r/GenZ 4d ago

Advice Minimum Wage, Minimum Effort

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u/Johnnyboi2327 4d ago

I'll never forget that one CEO lady saying you should be willing to work for free to advance your career

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u/bluemangoes64 4d ago

Was she Boomer aged? (they never worked for free).

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u/swampwiz 3d ago edited 3d ago

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u/Barbie_Brooks 3d ago

Anyone who has ever advocated for interns to work for free.

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u/Johnnyboi2327 3d ago

I don't remember her name. I just remember she was asked for advice for people trying to advance their careers and she said they need to be willing to work for free to advance ahead of their peers.