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If it's a family business, just say you haven't been paid and have been helping the family out.
same scenario, being paid under the table at a mom/pop type firm, but with an internship. and this is over 2 years so saying it's unpaid for 2 years is ridiculous i think. I mean who would work for 2 years unpaid? or would they not care how stupid you sound after you've already been hired?
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Im not totally sure but I don't think it should be an issue, anyone else?
Anyone in their right mind will know its a lie that you were unpaid, but when its a family business they won't give a shit and certainly won't ask questions - there' no way of proving you were paid. I'm sure plenty in IB have done that sort of work in their youth.
It honestly shouldn't affect your application.
Dufus,I figured that but at the same time I hear that they can check records in the social security database to verify paycheck info. Would it be better to try to convince them that since it was only part time I was actually working for free?
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