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I'm interviewing for an internship in a few weeks. I love the company but hate the location and they only pay a small stipend at the end of 3 months.

Posted by Hotkiss (aka hotkiss7348) Feb 16 '09, 14:08

I cant' really afford to live off that stipend, trust me. But in this job market, should I really be picky?

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If it is good experience and you like the company, you should take the job. - David, envy of Bruce Campbell Feb 16, 14:17
It depends a bit on what field your internship is in, and if it's the field you see yourself ending up in. - Loyola Feb 16, 14:13 7
- This is exactly pointing on the path of where I want to go, which is cool because my studies don't point here at all. I suppose I should be happy I - Hotkiss Feb 16, 14:17 6
  - Right. Besides, who knows what they'll offer you if you dazzle them. -- nm - Loyola Feb 16, 14:19 5
    - The company is located in podunk Indiana. If I take the job, does that mean I'll be stuck in podunk forever? -- nm - Hotkiss Feb 16, 14:21 4
      - of course not. -- nm - loosilu Feb 16, 14:44
      - What ever gave you that idea. No -- nm - con_carne Feb 16, 14:34
      - Forever and ever, Amen. -- nm - Loyola Feb 16, 14:23
      - No need to jump ahead. You don't know that you'll get/want an offer. - ty97 Feb 16, 14:22
Probably not. There's also the fact that unknown doors may be opened by taking it. -- nm - Qale Feb 16, 14:10
I thought internships were more about the experience than the money. - Dr.Vermin Feb 16, 14:10 3
- It is, but you can't say money doesn't factor in somehwere. I can only afford to work for free for so long. -- nm - Hotkiss Feb 16, 14:13 2
  - If the interview isn't for a few weeks and nothing more suitable comes up before then, something is better than nothing. And you did say you like the - Qale Feb 16, 14:17
  - three months though isn't long...and it might be a springboard to a good job -- nm - The Calico Cat Coalition Feb 16, 14:14

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