<Precious> SG Companies view interns as a liability. The "salary" they pay you is more like an alloweance.... As an intern, your primary concern is to acquire as much work experience as you can. You are not in it for the money. So the few hundred bucks you get shouldn't matter too much for now. It's also a good time for you to test your wealth management skills of controling your expenses and prioritizing your purchases. ....