ZacNaloen It's been picked up in all the papers.
Got any links Zac?
by reading_fan » 12 Apr 2013 12:57
ZacNaloen It's been picked up in all the papers.
by sandman » 12 Apr 2013 12:58
No Fixed AbodeStuka Some rich kid will get the job, probably somebody already associated with the Club is lined up, but they have to advertise it because of policy.
That's how it generally works at Reading. If you're ITK, you will get a job there. Remember the Youth Team when we used to play them - full of mates, rather than the most talented players around Berkshire. Suppose times have changed a little as Reading recruit from far and wide now. Although that culture remains at the club somewhat - Nick Shorey's dad being a scout for a start.
by Cobi » 12 Apr 2013 12:58
reading_fanZacNaloen It's been picked up in all the papers.
Got any links Zac?
by ZacNaloen » 12 Apr 2013 13:00
by Tommy Youlden's Ears » 12 Apr 2013 13:06
winchester_royal How is it immoral? Are we forcing students to apply for this?
by St. Brynjar » 12 Apr 2013 13:07
by Maguire » 12 Apr 2013 13:07
by winchester_royal » 12 Apr 2013 13:17
Tommy Youlden's Earswinchester_royal How is it immoral? Are we forcing students to apply for this?
The economics certainly work - it's a trade of labour for experience, and both parties might well be happy with that.
The case against is that the effects of unpaid internships are a tendency for employers to take advantage of young people and a widening of the social inequality gap as lower-income students are implicitly barred from this so-called "educational" experience, which is their gateway to full-employment in their chosen field.
Or more colloquially - it's taking the piss.
It's widespread in football - Wigan are apparently after three interns - and in wider business. I just don't like my club doing it. The club can afford to pay an analyst.
by Scutterbucketz » 12 Apr 2013 13:18
by Einstein agogo » 12 Apr 2013 13:18
by MouldyRoyal » 12 Apr 2013 13:24
by Colin Cheeselog » 12 Apr 2013 13:25
Scutterbucketz What sort of person could do a role like this?
You'd have to have rich parents
This is just exploitation
by Tommy Youlden's Ears » 12 Apr 2013 13:30
Colin CheeselogScutterbucketz What sort of person could do a role like this?
You'd have to have rich parents
This is just exploitation
Firstly, you've answered your own question. Secondly, who is it exploiting?
People have the choice of whether to apply or not... look at me... right now... not applying. See, it's easy.
by Wycombe Royal » 12 Apr 2013 13:32
Tommy Youlden's EarsColin CheeselogScutterbucketz What sort of person could do a role like this?
You'd have to have rich parents
This is just exploitation
Firstly, you've answered your own question. Secondly, who is it exploiting?
People have the choice of whether to apply or not... look at me... right now... not applying. See, it's easy.
Colin - suppose your employer called you in and said that as there's a recession on and plenty of people who'd like your job and would work for half your wage, you have to take a 50% pay cut or leave...
Would you say...'fair enough it's a free market'?
by winchester_royal » 12 Apr 2013 13:33
by royalZILLAAA » 12 Apr 2013 13:37
Colin CheeselogScutterbucketz What sort of person could do a role like this?
You'd have to have rich parents
This is just exploitation
Firstly, you've answered your own question. Secondly, who is it exploiting?
People have the choice of whether to apply or not... look at me... right now... not applying. See, it's easy.
by royalZILLAAA » 12 Apr 2013 13:38
Wycombe RoyalTommy Youlden's Ears
Colin - suppose your employer called you in and said that as there's a recession on and plenty of people who'd like your job and would work for half your wage, you have to take a 50% pay cut or leave...
Would you say...'fair enough it's a free market'?
No, I'd say pay me off or I'll see you in court.
by strap » 12 Apr 2013 13:51
by Esteban » 12 Apr 2013 13:59
by Barry the bird boggler » 12 Apr 2013 14:11
winchester_royal How is it immoral? Are we forcing students to apply for this?
Being a student who recently undertook an internship in my Gap Year I can assure you that the potential fiscal benefits of an experience like this one on your CV far outweighs any minimum wage salary they could offer.
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