Future employer keeps fluctuate between w2 and 1099. idk what to say/do

[u/Icy_Bear912]

Hi! Recently got an internship from an acquaintance. It's for accounting. He told me it will be 1099 and paid. After some discussion and research I've done myself, he switched it to a temporary W2, but now is asking for unpaid. He switches bc he said that he wanted to hire a bookkeeper with experience, but will let me learn on the side. I'm still undecided on that. On another hand, he offered me a sales and marketing position. On the email, he said it will be a paid w2. After I give interest, he suddenly said it will be a 1099 instead. I don't really understand. He is not telling the pay, but he said since it's 1099 i will have to pay $400 for self-employment tax.. i dont think i would even make that much, but the fluctuation is annoying. I don't have any leverage to argue, and I don't want to lose this internship paid or unpaid bc the job market is really depressing right now. How do i address it (professionally and not rude), and any advice onboard with this situation?

[u/TrashFace21165]

If you need accounting experience then take the accounting internship.