Published 20:55 IST, January 9th 2020
BIZARRE: This job requires interns to pay USD 15 per hr to New York based company
A New York-based company recently released a notification for a 'reversed' internship where they asked the intern to pay the company a sum of $15 per hour.
A New York-based company recently released a notification for an internship where they asked the intern to pay the company. According to reports, the listing stated that it is reversed internship wherein the intern will be required to pay a stipend of USD 15 per hour. However, the job listing has been taken down but a few people managed to grab a screenshot of the listing.
Netizens compare 'reversed' internship to capitalism
The authenticity of the internship listing was confirmed by Indeed, adding that it been taken down from the platform, prompting a few reactions from people.
However, someone pointed out that the above-mentioned incident was the first time a company had come out with such a listing.
'Wakefit Sleep Internship'
Wakefit offered Rs 1 lakh to sleep for 9 hours in the comfort of one's house. The sleep solutions company had announced an internship programme called the 'Wakefit Sleep Internship' where the selected candidates would ask to sleep for 9 hours a day for a total of 100 days.
Wakefit explained the dress code, the job, skills required and reward for the job. "Well, dreams do come true. Be a Sleep Intern, and get paid Rs. 1 lakh. But it’s not as easy as it sounds. If you think you have it in you, go ahead and apply right away," Wakefit wrote on its website.
(With inputs from agencies)
Updated 20:55 IST, January 9th 2020