Having Said That...
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“Unpaid Showed I Wasn’t Testing the Waters”
Situation

Kavya from Jaipur took an unpaid internship in a startup while preparing for competitive exams. Friends said she was overdoing it.

Thought Bubble

If I am half-hearted now, I’ll always stay half-ready.

Having Said That…

The startup shut down. But the experience stayed. In later interviews, employers saw commitment, not convenience. That unpaid choice quietly strengthened her profile.