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Can I hire an intern from the engineering faculty, do I have to pay them?

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#1

i want to ask about whether I can hire an intern from the engineering faculty and if I need to pay them.

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I have experience with this, gotta say: employing interns depends on a few factors. Gather the data first, don't make emotional decisions.

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Doki · Log management setup · 2025

#3

look most business owners make the wrong choice in these situations and be careful, quick decisions often end in regret.

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this was a problem for me too thx. ended up having to find another way. really stressful situation.

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#5

Another perspective: maybe the real issue with employing interns is something else entirely. Think about it...

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Another perspective: maybe the real issue with employing interns is something else entirely. Think about it...

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Another perspective: maybe the real issue with employing interns is something else entirely. Think about it...

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#8

We need to make a distinction here. Everyone rushing into employing interns gets stuck at the same point.

Hope this helps.

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#9

I'd appreciate it if you shared the outcome.

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#10

The discussion got scattered, let me summarize. When making a decision, also write down the cost of reversal.

Finding a new customer is more expensive than keeping an existing one. If you have questions, write them; I'll answer as best I can.

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My questions are cleared up, thanks. Mistakes made on the employing interns side are usually reversible but expensive.

If I were you, I'd go this route.

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You're right. Mistakes made on the employing interns side are usually reversible but expensive.

This is my opinion, I'm not claiming it's absolute truth.

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#13

The cheap-looking path usually ends up costing more later. Don't hesitate to ask; those who don't ask always pay more.

Most time waste accumulates in tasks waiting for approval. Correct me if I'm wrong.

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i'm a small business, let me explain from my side. finding a new customer is more expensive than keeping an existing one.

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I have no experience with employing interns, so I'm asking. The biggest time-waster for us was not knowing who had the final say.

That's all sorry if I went on too long.

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#16

Lets separate the concepts, theyre getting mixed up. When making a decision also write down the cost of reversal.

Measure first then divide... When the order is right, the debate ends. Good luck with that.

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#17

I went through the same thing.

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#18

Saved.

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Doki · Interface design · 2025

#19

Thanks for writing this, that's the right way. Solutions that work at a small scale collapse when you grow; I learned this late.

If you post the result here, it will help others too.

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#20

Good call starting this thread. Changing habits is harder and more expensive than setting up a system.

Good luck with that.

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