WE all want them, but are unpaid internships just a form of accepted exploitation? Marcella Purnama shares her thoughts.

Of course, I love my placement and I’m immensely grateful that I’ve got this internship. With too much competition around and limited opportunities offered to students (especially international students), I know this is a golden opportunity. I might not be getting paid, but I’m getting experience – invaluable experience that will serve me well on the next step toward my dream job.

But working two days a week without being paid, on top of going to uni full time, is no easy feat.

Is it unethical for workplaces to want people to help them do stuff without paying them? I honestly can’t answer that one.

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