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Having Said That...
Be Your Own Career Counsellor
“I Didn’t Want to Ask for Pocket Money at 21”
Situation
Ravi studied computer science in a government college in Odisha. Unpaid internships were common. His parents were supportive but struggling. Ravi felt uncomfortable depending on them.
Thought Bubble
If I work full time, shouldn’t I earn something, even a little?
Having Said That…
He chose a paid internship at a lesser-known company. Skills grew steadily. Later, recruiters cared more about what he could do than where he started. The paid choice kept his self-respect intact. 
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