She ended up accepting a teaching position for a pharmaceutical company. She’s going to be giving presentations to physicians and their staff about the company’s products.
Stacy is outgoing, so this is actually a great job for her.
“That’s awesome, Stacy! I’m so excited for you. You’re going to kick ass at this job, you know that, right?”
“You know it.” She laughs. “Don’t worry, you’re going to get the call that will change your life.”
Turns out, she was right. After hours of shopping, we head to our apartment to pack for our trip. Our flight leaves early tomorrow morning. I’m right in the middle of examining the strings I purchased, which the store and Stacy refer to as a bikini, second-guessing my purchase when my cell phone rings. I’ve applied for several jobs, so I answer even though I don’t recognize the number.
“Hello?” I try to sound as professional as possible in my greeting.
“Yes, can I please speak to Logan?” The polite voice comes through the line. I fight to keep my voice steady and the excitement clamped down.
“This is Logan.” I manage to not squeal into the phone.
“Logan, my name is Cassidy. I’m calling from Stone Records. You applied for a position with our organization.”
Holy shit! Taking a deep breath to calm my nerves, I reply, “Yes, ma’am.”
“Excellent. Mr. Jones reviewed your resume and asked that I call and offer you the position. You will be working as a personal assistant.” She continues to explain details of benefits and salary, which is a hell of a lot more than I ever would have expected. Is this really happening? Hired without an interview? “The position is salaried and often requires long hours and travel. What do you say, Ms. Andrews?”
I say, holy fucking shit, Batman! “Yes, thank you. That sounds wonderful,” I say instead.
“Excellent, we would like for you to start as soon as possible,” she gets right back to business.
“I’m actually flying out for a week’s vacation tomorrow. I’m available the following week,” I explain. I can’t believe this is happening. She just hired me without ever laying eyes on me.
I’m stunned.
“That will be fine. I’ll courier over the address of where you and I will meet that Monday morning at, say, ten? I will include your contract, benefits, and salary breakdown in the packet, as well. I look forward to meeting you, Ms. Andrews.”
“Logan, please. Thank you, I look forward to meeting you, as well.” I hear the click over the line, and just like that, the call has ended and I’m no longer unemployed.
Gripping my phone in my hand, I squeal as loud as I can before running out of my room heading for Stacy’s. “Stacy!” I push open her bedroom door, not caring about invading her privacy; we’re best friends after all. She’s walking toward the door, I’m sure to see what the hell I’m screeching about.
I raise my phone. “I just got a call.” I can feel the grin splitting my face. “Stone Records just hired me over the damn phone. No interview needed. I start the Monday after we come back from our trip.” I squeal again, causing her to cringe.
“I told you,” she says, throwing her arms around my shoulders in a hug. “That’s so freaking awesome. You’re going to kill it.”
This causes me to laugh. “You don’t even know what I’m going to be doing,” I remind her.
“Doesn’t matter.” She shakes her head. “I know you, and you don’t do anything halfway. You’re going to dazzle them with your skills.”
“Okaaayyy. Well, I’m going to be a personal assistant. She mentioned a Mr. Jones, who I’ll be working for.”
“You’ll have him eating out of the palm of your hand.”
“Thanks for the vote of confidence. I honestly have no idea what I’m getting myself into, but I’m ecstatic.”
“Just think, this time tomorrow, we’ll be stretched out on the beach soaking up the rays. Our freedom is almost over,” she whines.
“Speaking of, I need to finish packing. Are you done?” I survey her tornado of a room. I don’t know how she finds anything in here. I’m just glad she’s not this messy in the rest of our apartment.
“Almost, your screams kind of sidetracked me.” She winks.
“Hey!” I protest. This causes her to laugh. “As I recall, you were cheering right along with me.”
“Hell yeah I was. I’m happy for you.”
“Thank you. I’m nervous, but excited. I’m finally gainfully employed.”
“You got this. Now off with you.” She waves her hand toward the door. “I have to finish