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If it's a family business, just say you haven't been paid and have been helping the family out.

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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.

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