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by massarog 5480 days ago
Companies always say that unpaid internships are a way for people to gain experience and knowledge and build up their resume, but the way I see it, it's just a way for a company to get free work. As a former college student (recently graduated) the last thing I wanted to do was work for free during my summer when I had bills, tuition, and rent to pay.
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It really depends on your career goals and the length of your outlook.

If you need to pay bills (now!), then an internship like this obviously won't work for you.

On the other hand, if you have a long-term mindset, and aren't in need of immediate cash (if you're living with your parents for the summer, for example), the knowledge, skills, network, and experiences you could gain this summer could have a HUGE, measurable impact on your ability to provide an income income for yourself through a B2B software business.

It's not for everyone, though. It's not high-tech. It's not flashy. It's not Silicon Valley.

It IS for someone who wants to learn - from an expert - how to build a profitable lifestyle business.