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Kuuko posted...

It's a separate topic altogether but unpaid internships are absolutely a disgusting practice just as much. In theory it's like "job shadow us and we'll show you how it goes around here so you can get a little experience and understanding of the field" and in practice it's just "give us free labor and be grateful we're even allowing yourself to be associated with us". It's only tolerated because students in certain fields are so desperate that being exploited and taking out more loans to temporarily get through it in the absence of even minimum wage is the best option they have

I don't think its a big deal in college tbh. Your time is your investment. If you feel like investing it in an internship is worthwhile, then so be it. If you feel like its best for your future to play football, then so be it. No one is forcing them to play, likewise no one is forcing them to intern at a company. You don't have to take more loans to do intern work. You just have to better manage your time.

And in internships you have the opportunity to thrive, to network, build your resume. Theres tons of benefits that can value more than just a salary.

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