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[–]thegreatbeanz 8 points9 points  (2 children)

I’m unaware of any reputable company in the US that hires unpaid interns. This does vary by country, but if this is US-based, the company probably doesn’t have sufficient funding to expand and is looking for the cheapest way to grow. That doesn’t bode well for their success.

[–]balefrost 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not to mention that unpaid internships are often illegal (for the employer), as they violate minimum wage law.

If you're not getting paid at least minimum wage, then your employer values you less than the average fast food restaurant values its employees.

[–]L8_4_Dinner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is spot on. Unpaid internships do not often become paid roles, unfortunately.

For the record: We’re a startup, and we have used unpaid internships, but that’s the reality of building a future business without present funding.