A lie, no matter how beautifully baked, delicately sprinkled, or elegantly presented, is still a lie. Packaging may deceive the eye, but truth never needs decoration.
Recently hired a daily-wage worker for household cleaning. He clearly said: ₹700/day, 10 AM–5 PM. Fair enough.
Meanwhile, interns work relentlessly, put in countless hours, and carry real responsibilities—for ₹410/day.
A day’s labour is valued at ₹700.
An intern’s labour at ₹410.
Maybe it’s time we ask: what exactly are we valuing?
#IncreaseStipend #PayInternsFairly #InternsDeserveBetter
Interns work. Interns contribute. Interns deserve fair pay.
A stipend that doesn’t match the workload isn’t fair.
It’s time to increase the stipend. It’s time to value interns.
#IncreaseStipend#PayInternsFairly#InternsDeserveBetter
First, they’ll mock you for being outspoken yet kind, fearless yet honest, successful yet humble. They’ll mistake your confidence for arrogance and your boundaries for attitude.
Then, one day, they’ll point at you and tell their children, "Be like her."