👨‍💻 Would you work for nothing — as an intern or volunteer — just to “get your foot in the door”?
Tread carefully. Unpaid work can open doors, but only if you're getting real value in return: hands-on experience, meaningful connections, and a strong chance at paid employment down the line.
But if it’s just free labor in disguise — with no clear benefit for you — then it’s not an opportunity, it’s exploitation. Know your worth, and make sure the exchange is fair.