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Ask HN: Is it acceptable not to pay interns?
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/28/your-money/28interns.html?em
Many people who were interview seem to suggest that they would hire paid workers but instead chose to use unpaid workers. Their reasons vary, but many seem to highlight the inherent value in unpaid labor.
Without a structured internship (weekly or biweekly meetings, goals, referrals, valuable introductions, ect) it seems these interns are getting very little in return.
How would you handle an unpaid intern? Would you accept unpaid labor?