"The new American oligarchy is here," said the CEO of Oxfam America. "Billionaires and mega-corporations are booming while working families struggle to afford housing, healthcare, and groceries."
That’s why I dropped out. Sophomore year, I was calling a bunch of places to get an internship, and the answer was always the same… “We only do unpaid internships, and you pretty much need a master’s in your field to get in.” I dropped shortly after that and saved myself from spending another 20 grand on a STEM degree that would get me less per hour than a pizza delivery driver.
It’s wild. Entry level positions at my job now make twice as much as when I had those positions. Like why go for a promotion if doing less will let you take home almost as much
That’s why I dropped out. Sophomore year, I was calling a bunch of places to get an internship, and the answer was always the same… “We only do unpaid internships, and you pretty much need a master’s in your field to get in.” I dropped shortly after that and saved myself from spending another 20 grand on a STEM degree that would get me less per hour than a pizza delivery driver.
It’s wild. Entry level positions at my job now make twice as much as when I had those positions. Like why go for a promotion if doing less will let you take home almost as much