From what I've seen personally, the value of the experience and relationships you get from working in your desired field often far outweigh the dollar amount yo

From what I've seen personally, the value of the experience and relationships you get from working in your desired field often far outweigh the dollar amount you get paid. It seems like someone would be much more likely to get hired for a good paying job if they had previously worked for a popular tv show. Much more so than if they made $20/hr working for a company that no one has heard of. I would be willing to endure short term personal hardship (ie, living with parents for an extra year) for a chance to put something eye catching on my resume. It will simply pay off more over the long term. No one should be counting on an entry level job to pay all of their bills. When I was young, internships were considered a source of extra money and not a means of supporting yourself as a full time career.