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Ask HN: How do I ask for more money as an intern
I was offered an internship opportunity that I would like to take. The only issue, it is in a foreign country and they are offering me 700$ while the norm/law says it should be 1200$
How could I talk to the company and ask for a fair pay without loosing the opportunity?
- andersonmvd 11y agoGet another internship opportunity that pays more and negotiate. That's capitalism for you.
- mirgalo 11y agoSo I should risk this one by telling them I got another offer?
- pavornyoh 11y agoIf you do have an offer, then yes. If you don't actually have an offer then don't chance it. You don't want to come across as money being the main motivating factor for this internship rather than the internship itself. So tread carefully.
- GFK_of_xmaspast 11y agoNo, him only getting $700 illegally is capitalism for you.
- byoung2 11y agoIf the law says it's $1200, then call them on it if they are violating the law.
- brudgers 11y agoIf a company is offering less than is legal, that probably correlates with their willingness to engage in other activities in regard to your employment which are contrary to your interest. Travelling to a foreign country to work for an organization of questionable ethics is a substantial risk. My advice, for what it's worth, is to pass and keep looking for something better. Good luck.