Lawyer Sparks Online Debate After Refusing to Assign Tasks to Eager Intern

On the social media platform X, a lawyer, known by the handle @BarkusMaximus, recently ignited an online debate with a post stating he purposefully withholds work from his intern, who inquires daily about potential tasks. The lawyer’s lighthearted comment suggested he might assign work on a late Friday, testing the intern’s persistence and patience. The statement quickly captured the attention of other users and sparked widespread discussion about the treatment of interns in the workplace. The controversy escalated when @BarkusMaximus elaborated on his rationale in a subsequent post. He outlined several reasons for his decision: … Read more