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CareerInternship vs Full-time
#RI-69aa7f20·5 months ago·
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“Take a low-pay internship or keep searching”

I'll gain some experience but may miss better opportunities

What I wish I knew
"I should have applied more aggressively"
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider the long-term benefits of accepting an internship"
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6/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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