<p>^^A bit extreme.
- Interns get paid the equivalent of a 70k/year salary. Of course they do not get paid 70k for the summer. But whatever the weekly pay is for a 70k per yr. job is what they get paid. Usually pretty darn good for a summer job.
- Front office jobs work long hours. Bankers more than traders. Interns have to prove themselves to get an offer. No different from any other job/offer that is highly competitive. Doctors, lawyers, athletes, actors, senior year high school students.
- Hours can be grueling.
- Probably no more or no less than any other job that requires long hours or shifts. Medical interns, fire fighters, etc.</p>
<p>It is not an easy industry. Nor is any highly competitive industry. Why are we surprised or amazed or even angry that a 22 pr 23 year old college graduate can earn 110k+ when an uneducated teen actor, musician or athlete can earn millions?</p>