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Monday, December 1, 2008
If you could be an intern …
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
While most of us have heard of the midlife crisis, how many have heard of the midlife internship? It’s also known as the midcareer and the adult internship, because people of all ages beyond the traditional college years are exploring career options through a usually unpaid, or low-paid temporary position. For those with current full-time jobs, it can be a safe way to explore a new industry or profession. For others who find themselves suddenly unemployed, it can be an attempt at jump-starting their career paths.
There are plenty of success stories about midcareer internships, but one should realize that taking on an internship later in life may not be as an exciting of an adventure as when you were a carefree co-ed. If you have a full-time job on top of the internship, you will have to sacrifice time away from family and friends, and the no or low-paying gig won’t put much of a dent in those hefty mortgage and car payments, nor does it come with health insurance benefits.
Check out internships available in the metro Atlanta area
If you could be an intern, what industry or profession would you choose?
