Chapter 3: Finally I Have Gotten A Real Job
Chapter 3: Finally, I Have Gotten A Real Job
Joanna
"Who needs an apartment when you could just live in the office." I murmured as I exited the bathroom and went back into the office and he chuckled.
"We put a lot of late nights here, it was definitely nice when we moved into this building to get the office set up like this for the partners. We do not require overtime for all our employees but partners like to make sure things are in order. We have big company and there is a outside the country, we also have a laundry service that comes and picks up linens every weekend by the way and for an extra fee, they will take care of your clothes as well." He explained and I didn't say a word. I was no stranger to overnights but we were not friends either.
"A lady of few words?" He said curiously, snapping me out of my thoughts.
I glanced at him to see he was studying me and I noticed his eyes had flickered up when I did. Was he staring at my body again?
"Sorry, all this is a lot to take in, I wasn't expecting this." I said, I was no stranger to interviews but this wasn't an interview.
"You were not expecting to get the job?" He asked, placing his hands in his pocket.
"I was not expecting this job, I have been turned down for even some of the most entry level jobs you could think of because I have spent more years in school than working. And everyone wants someone with experience." I said, probably sharing more than I should have.
"You have to start somewhere, we don't expect perfection the first year but that is why there is a trial period. If after that period you are not up for the job, we can reassess. However, I am sure with your drive that you will overcome any challenges.." he paused and eyed me up and down.
"Let us go to my office and we can discuss some more details and you can make your decision from there." I gave him a nod and followed him out.
My eyes wandered down his body again, the thought of climbing him like a tree raced through my head. How would I be able to work with such a gorgeous specimen? I blinked as that thought crossed my mind, I have never been with a man in any sense of the word. I was always too busy trying to improve myself that I had never felt an attraction to a man before. But now, the feeling was almost overwhelming.
As we entered his office, it looked the same as the one we were in except it had some personal touches to it. He also had a much bigger desk chair, for how much they all seemed to work comfort was a good thing. He gestured for me to have a seat in one of the chairs in front of his desk.
"So, I am assuming you know all about the company." He began and I nodded.
He then proceeded to list off all the information I needed to know, from salary to vacation time, to sick days leave, responsibilities, travel expectancy and so on. After he finished his spiel, I was silent.
I sat in silence for a moment, this was a big role with big responsibility and my first real job. He let me process what he had said so far and I was grateful for that.
"Hmmm, will I get all of this in writing?" I managed to ask, he grinned and nodded.
"I am just giving you a brief summary."
Brief summary? Is he being serious right now? He has said a lot and he called it a brief summary. This man must be insane.
"The onboarding packets will have all the information as well as forms you need to sign and fill out. Our accountants are notaries, so they can do all that legal stuff too." He grinned when he said it was legal.
"How many partners are here?" I asked.
"Right now, we have only four. Justin and Griffin are more CEOs than partners. They will all be in the office tomorrow if you so choose to accept the job, we will all be here to greet you."
"How long do I have to accept the position?" I asked, one of his eyebrows raised slightly and he leaned back and studied me.
"We would ask that you give us an answer within the week. We know it won't probably be a couple of weeks for you to tie up your affairs and move down here." He said in a measured tone and it threw me off guard for a moment. It was like some dark energy just washed over him.
"Everything I own is in my truck, I would just like to read over the paperwork before I can accept it. But once I do, can I start as soon as I am allowed?" I asked, trying to match his energy.
He smiled, his regular persona showing forth. It was strange how he was acting, he opened a drawer and pulled out a flash drive and handed it to me. Did they already know I was going to say yes to the job?
"This is all the information that you would need, we have secured a hotel room for you to stay in while you are here and I hope to see you again here tomorrow morning by nine." He said.
"If that works for you," he added, I took the flash drive from him.
"Yes, that would work for me. So there is no interview?" I asked and he smirked.
"There wasn't a need, we called all your references and internships, we were nothing but impressed. Justin and Griffin are very busy men." He stated.
"How long was the last person in the position I am being offered?" I asked him.
If they were offering me the job, they must be desperate but also could this be the reason the last person didn't work out?
"One year, he was promoted from within. However, he was good at his job. He just abused it and violated some company policies." He responded and l nodded curtly, trying not to show the curiosity on my face.
No need to ask any more questions, at least not today. The information was already too much, I needed time to process it.
Finally, I have been offered a real job and I can move out of my brother's house. His wife's tantrums are becoming unbearable.