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MOXOMUMD

MOXOMUMD

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StarWarsGirl said:
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donaldtoo

donaldtoo

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StarWarsGirl said:
And there we have the kicker. So many colleges require internships, and there simply aren't enough paid ones to go around. Even my company can only afford so many paid interns. Initially, I did one just for experience during sophomore year of college since I had no experience and couldn't even get a part time job at Pizza Hut. Then I had to complete one for my honors program, so I did the unpaid one over the summer. Could not get a paid internship, I had one interview and quickly found out that they already wanted me to have experience, and my experience is HR, not sales. It was like I had to get experience before I could get experience. Some of the other majors require them for seniors as a capstone to their degree program. I must say, it's worked out very well, and I don't regret doing it for one second. Led to this job. I'm looking at another job for after I graduate (entry level), and career services at school told me that I'm over qualified. As long as companies are upfront about the internships being unpaid, it's really up to the student whether or not to accept, but if you need professional experience...well, it's worth consideration.
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This is what I thought we were talking about the whole time...college internships. Not people just off the boat that need to pay rent, eat, etc.
Again, it's just another option, if it's not for you move on. Find one that pays if you can, or go flip burgers for minimum wage instead and pray your classes alone get you prepped enough for the real world aspect of your degree. Again, look at it as education you don't have to pay for.
Also, no company is obligated to hire or retain anyone. Take it or leave it.
 
donaldtoo

donaldtoo

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Cesar R M said:
Body wise Im not that good, remember I survived being radiated with the strongest machines a kid body could survive. Also chemo.
Now with my spine issues.. I dont think I will outlive my father in therms of age :p

yeah, I'm very optimistic. (sarcasm)
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I understand. I apologize if I may have offended you. My intent was to lighten the subject up a little.
I hope you get your issues attended to and by many, many years outlive your father. :)

As for the sarcasm...!!! :hilarious: ;)

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StarWarsGirl

StarWarsGirl

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donaldtoo said:
This is what I thought we were talking about the whole time...college internships. Not people just off the boat that need to pay rent, eat, etc.
Again, it's just another option, if it's not for you move on. Find one that pays if you can, or go flip burgers for minimum wage instead and pray your classes alone get you prepped enough for the real world aspect of your degree. Again, look at it as education you don't have to pay for.
Also, no company is obligated to hire or retain anyone. Take it or leave it.
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Yup. If you've graduated, you need to be paid. But if you're furthering your education, well, ya need experience in your field. And you have the option of taking it or leaving it. College students do have brains and the ability to think for themselves, not to mention an entire career center to get counseling if they aren't sure of something. They can make the decision on whether or not to take the internship. Some may not be able to because they've got too many expenses and too little time (in which case, doing an internship over the summer is likely going to be a better bet). But the option is there.

I can also understand it from the employer's viewpoint too. There was one summer intern who was paid on commission (same as we pay a professional). He barely worked; just sat there on his laptop. Mmhmm. And we wonder why they don't wanna pay us?
 

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