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#RI-69c917f8·4 months ago·
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Ask for pay in unpaid internship

Lost part-time job and living situation changed, making unpaid work unaffordable

What I wish I knew
"Researching companies' pay policies beforehand"
If I could tell you one thing
"Be upfront and professional when asking for pay in an unpaid internship"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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