I was reading @k8em0’s tweet about paid internships and it struck me that in the modern corporate world “intern” has become a synonym for “exploited”. Young professionals endure weeks of corporate hazing, sometimes unpaid, in exchange for a blurb they can put on their resume.
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Replying to @hal_pomeranz @k8em0
If you want to drive value from these relationships then maybe we should call interns what they really are— seasonal junior employees. Employees should expect to be paid and mentored. And companies should focus on incentivizing employees to stay with the firm.

Apr 6, 2022 · 11:07 AM UTC

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Replying to @hal_pomeranz @k8em0
And let’s add that you often have to choose getting paid OR getting school credit, which to be clear= credit hours YOU PAY FOR at your institution. I had to maintain full credit hours to keep my moderate stipend that paid my rent. Paid to not get paid and was working FULL TIME.
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