Am I an idiot for not taking a fall internship?
I'm currently working a summer internship at a large entertainment company where I got an offer to extend my internship into the fall virtually. The thing is that my fall semester's going to be largely online, and because I have a hard time focusing on my academics virtually, I decided that taking this could bring down by GPA quite a bit. Plus, it's just the same role, so I won't be adding any more responsibilities to my resume besides a 3 month extension.
Now, I'm being told that I should have accepted the position to extend the internship, but given the risks, I didn't think that it was worth the marginal benefit of just adding a couple months on my resume. That way, I can focus on getting a better GPA. Am I stupid for doing this or nah?
So I do believe you are undervaluing longevity. A lot of employers respect staying at a company for longer than normal because it shows loyalty and commitment. That being said, I can't tell you what's best for you. At the end it's probably not going to be that big of a deal, and having just finished my senior year virtually, I can understand why you would want to focus on grades this semester.
I do already have an offer at that same company next summer but in a different department/location, so I was thinking that could just show dedication. It's just that this fall's really a bad time for me to be working at the same time (plus idk if doing those same responsibilities is worth the "longevity" for an intern tbh)
Dolor aspernatur nostrum voluptatem nisi. Facilis ut culpa et eaque provident fuga. Ex maxime rem ducimus dolorem.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...