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#RI-6a6af84f·6 months ago·
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Unpaid internship for 3-6 months

I worked for free and gained experience, but no guaranteed full-time job

What I wish I knew
"Guaranteed full-time job after internship"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider alternative internships with payment"
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6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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