No more Blub for me, thank you, Vicar.
The incurable pessimist here! There are at least two other possible explanations:-chris webster wrote: . . . it seems my skills are actually worth less than zero! . . .
Campbell Ritchie wrote:The incurable pessimist here! There are at least two other possible explanations:-
1: They do not have the facilities, space, people, or similar, to help you learn.
No more Blub for me, thank you, Vicar.
I assure you, volunteers are much more awkward and difficult to handle than employees.
How do you suggest I negotiate with them ? Even $500 per month for full time is better than $0. But, I don't understand why they can't give that to me.
Lexington Smith wrote:
How do you suggest I negotiate with them ? Even $500 per month for full time is better than $0. But, I don't understand why they can't give that to me.
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Jeanne Boyarsky wrote:It's also a bit shady if not outright illegal. For an internship, a company can pay $0 and you get school credit. For legitimate work, they are usually supposed to pay at least minimum wage. You are still free to volunteer of course.
I agree with the above - you are better off finding a company that can pay. You'll also probably learn more. If they don't have money to pay you, they probably don't have the time/interest to train you either.
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