Intern Faces Stipend Withholding Over Performance Concerns in Jaipur
Company threatens to withhold intern’s stipend: ‘Should I die for ₹5,000?’
Hindustan Times
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A Jaipur-based MBA student, Shruti, expressed her distress on social media after her internship company threatened to withhold her stipend of ₹15,000 due to alleged performance issues. She emphasized that the stipend was not tied to performance and highlighted the emotional toll the situation has taken on her.
- 01Internship stipend of ₹15,000 may be withheld over performance concerns.
- 02Shruti has worked full-time hours throughout her internship.
- 03She relied on the stipend for essential expenses.
- 04The company did not previously link performance to stipend payments.
- 05Social media reactions included advice to take action against the company.
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Shruti, an MBA student in Jaipur, shared her frustration on social media after her internship company threatened to withhold her stipend of ₹15,000 due to performance concerns. The company informed her that she might only receive a partial payment if her performance improved, despite no prior mention of performance-based stipends. Shruti expressed feeling exhausted and helpless, having worked long hours from 10 AM to 7 PM almost every day since February. She relied on this stipend to cover her rent and daily expenses while pursuing her studies. The emotional toll of the situation has led her to question the company's practices regarding intern treatment. In response to her post, social media users offered mixed advice, with some suggesting legal action against the company.
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This situation highlights the precarious nature of internships and the financial reliance many students have on stipends, which can affect their ability to cover essential living expenses.
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