India, July 11 -- 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 Rs.5,000 instead of the agreed Rs.10,000. Unsure whether to continue or resign, the student turned to the internet for advice.

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 Rs.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...