I'm not sure where you are, but you definitely can and will get a salaried job in Europe. You need a good portfolio, explain your choices, showcase some source

I'm not sure where you are, but you definitely can and will get a salaried job in Europe. You need a good portfolio, explain your choices, showcase some source code as well, that's it. I had a salaried job since I was 15 (lowest legal age), and I was working even before (under business license of my father). If you're near Prague, Czech Republic, I have a job for you. How do they guess your age? Stopping talking about things that point to it (e.g. "I'm in high school" - just don't mention it) might be enough; working part time is normal and doesn't require an explanation.