My career was kickstarted by a paid internship. It wasn't much, but it was enough for someone fresh out of high school to get by the the summer -- and build a c

My career was kickstarted by a paid internship. It wasn't much, but it was enough for someone fresh out of high school to get by the the summer -- and build a career out of it. http://peat.org/2013/08/15/take-a-chance-on-an-intern/ http://peat.org/2013/08/15/take-a-chance-on-an-intern/ The "getting paid" part was key. I could really focus on the work I was trying to do. Better for me, better for my employer -- better for everyone. It doesn't have to be much. It just has to be something.