Procrastinating about Work..

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I am 15, and I am probably one of the few people that procrastinate about work. I have never applied, never done any interviews or anything for jobs.

I want to work, and I think I would like to start working this spring break, or summer break (I'll be 16 then) at McDonalds or something. I'll apply with a resume that I made (which also has to be changed a bit) in school.

The reason why I posted this was because I always seem to be torturing myself every time I think to myself about working. I always (for some reason) think I am going to fail at working at a job, and I get really depressed inside when I see someone at school working somewhere I go to.

I get good marks in school usually, but I always seem to have no self confidence in myself, and I always think I will fail when I start working.

Does anyone else feel like this? Should I worry, or not?

I wish I hadn't had to start working when I was 16. McDondald's was about the worst place I ever worked, and the lowest paid ($3.65/hour!! ! To get treated like garbage!) I spent almost every penny on my college tuition though, graduated in four years, and now have a great job. So I would say examine your long-term goals before putting on that greasy pair of polyester pants. Don't do it to spend frivolously on trendy clothes or some crap.
Maybe focus on your high school work and extracurriculars or volunteering because now colleges totally look more at that kind of initiative for admittance.
Yes, I have always been this much of a party pooper! It's not just because I'm in my thirties!

I'm not doing it moreso for the money, but for the experience, which I believe is good to get early.

Anyway, thanks for your response.

Then it would probably be better to do some volunteering in a field you are actually interested in. Those were definitely the best experiences for me.
I spent a lot of time volunteering for the special recreation department, learned so much, and met people who continue to affect my life today in the best of ways.
If you volunteer regularly and reliably the coordinator would write letters of recommendation for you or whatever else you might need.
My two cents!

Maybe you just have little real life experience. Your feelings might change over time at work.