Very few people have a great work history at 19. Speaking as an employer, I'm equally interested in you as a person as I am in your tech skills.
If an employer is concerned about gaps or interested in anything, they'll ask. Don't offer too much info along those lines unless you've got good...
Thresh:
I agree with most of the advice given here except for one thing. If you do go into business for yourself, don't charge less than your competitors. It IS all about professionalism and appearance and charging too little gives the impression that you're not as good as your competitors...
Chankama, crazzycloe and other Canadians:
This doesn't specifically apply to either of you because it is not programming related but I'm wondering - what sites do you generally go to to look for work? The reason I ask is that I am retiring from the computer field and want to sell my business in...