careerInternship
#RI-69c917f8·4 months ago·
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“Ask for pay in unpaid internship”
What Actually Happened
Lost part-time job and living situation changed, making unpaid work unaffordable
What I wish I knew
"Researching companies' pay policies beforehand"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Be upfront and professional when asking for pay in an unpaid internship"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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career Category
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Same Outcome Band
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