My post-internship contemplation has solidified my long-held suspicion that I cannot be an intern–least of all when my supervisors have less work experience combined than I do myself.
Alexandra Kimball’s brilliant, sad essay touches on the anguish felt by those of us who are realizing that the job we always wanted is reserved for rich folks, and that we have little else to do besides worry about bills.
How to Succeed in Journalism when You Can’t Afford an Internship | Hazlitt.