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Having Said That...
Be Your Own Career Counsellor
“I Took Unpaid Because Everyone Said It Opens Doors”
Situation
Arman studied media studies in Delhi. Seniors said unpaid internships are entry tickets. Parents didn’t like it but agreed reluctantly. The brand name sounded good.
Thought Bubble
If I don’t do this, will I ever get inside the industry?
Having Said That…
The work was inconsistent. Learning depended on luck. Arman stayed because quitting felt like failure. He learned some things, missed others. Later, he realised unpaid wasn’t magical. It was just one way in, not the only way. 
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