Being exploited isn't "paying your dues" or "gaining experience." Put simply, it's someone with more power than you cheating you out of pay, respect & dignity because they can. This nonsense is why all workers -- and especially young people -- need a union on the job
Every business exploits the young - it’s called gaining experience, and I don’t regret it one bit. If I hadn’t worked hard when I was younger, I wouldn’t have been given more responsibility and more money when I was older.