‘Promised ₹10,000, paid ₹5,000’: Marketing intern asks whether to stay or quit
A college student’s internship dilemma has prompted a discussion on Reddit after they claimed they were paid only half of the stipend they had been promised. The marketing executive intern said they worked long hours, including weekends, only to receive ₹5,000 instead of the agreed ₹10,000. Unsure whether to continue or resign, the student turned to the internet for advice.A marketing intern’s post has sparked debate. (Representative Image)The Reddit user explained that they joined the company as a Marketing Executive intern on June 8, 2026, after being promised a monthly stipend of ₹10,000.In the post, the intern wrote, “I am in my fourth year of college and had informed the company that I could only attend the office three days a week until July 17. They agreed.”Despite the arrangement, the intern claimed they worked every day, including remote assignments and, at times, even Sundays. “Office hours were supposed to be from 10.30 am to 6 pm, but I often stayed until 7.30 pm or 9 pm and still received tasks after hours. They even added responsibilities outside my role,” the post read.The student said that when the stipend was credited on July 5, they received only ₹5,000. According to the post, the manager said the reduced payment was because they had not attended the office regularly. However, the intern argued that they had worked every day and, based on the company’s payment cycle, expected to receive at least ₹7,500.(Also Read:
