OK, firing this one out right away, as I think it's a bit too similar to one of my other stories I already submitted, if not just far more absurd. I only edited it one time, so there could be a few typos or continuity issues. Didn't see too much of it as I skimmed through it. It's a lot of fun unloading these and hearing back from you beautiful people. I don't this work very seriously, but it's a hoot.
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Christine Hastings couldn't believe her good fortune. Fresh out of college, the first application she sent in, she got a call back for an interview. Having graduated with a bachelor of arts in graphic arts, she knew the field was small, so she wasn't expecting much so early on.
Dawson Design was a small, but growing firm, located in downtown Columbus. Brad Dawson ran the place by himself, building his business one client at a time. Now he was at a point where he needed a staff member, someone who was skilled in all aspects of Adobe Print, Web and Video applications; someone who could do some of the grunt work, while he focused on building the business. He was willing to look for applicants straight of school, knowing he would be able to pay them slightly less while they acquired invaluable experience in their field.
When Brad submitted his listing for a graphic artist, he was surprised by how many resumes he received. Mostly experienced, but over-worked professionals. He wouldn't be able to afford their current salaries, though.
Christine's resume popped to his attention, someone fresh out of school with a unique style to her portfolio. He was willing to take the risk on taking someone with no real world experience, but hopefully a hunger to do well. H sent an email for her to meet him on Monday morning for an interview.
The 38-year-old Brad was floored when he met Christine. She was short, maybe 5' 3", but she had huge breasts, while maintaining a tight, thin waist. Her ass was round, but not too big and her hips narrow. Christine, of course, noticed Brad looking her over when she walked in. She was accustomed to this from all members of the opposite sex. Hell, even many members of her own gender. She was well aware she had a porn star body, yet she was never smug about it. In fact, she often wished she had a more "normal" figure.
She certainly didn't actively work for her look. She was simply young and active enough, with healthy genes from both sides of the family. She realized she drew attention to herself and couldn't help it, so sometimes she played it to her advantage. Today, being eager to win a job, she wore a low cut summer dress, all white. Her magnificent breasts were encased in a thin white bra that still managed to push them up enough to show healthy amounts of cleavage. Brad and Christine seemed to hit it off well. Whether her dress had anything to do with it could be debated, but it probably didn't hurt.
"So it says here you paginated for the school paper throughout your college career," said Brad.
"That's right," said Christine. "I also helped design ads and even worked on several campaigns."
"Well, I think that's all I need to know. If you can manage those tasks, I have plenty of work I can unload on you to handle for me now. I like the samples you sent. I want you to feel completely free to be as creative as you like, so long as it fits within clients' requests. OK?"
Christine couldn't believe someone would just trust her like that, giving little artistic direction, like right off the bat. Either he was crazy or impressed by her portfolio. She hoped the latter.
"Really?" she asked. "You don't want to instruct me what to do first when we get projects in? I get total creative freedom?"
"Tell ya what. If an idea hits me, I'll run it by you. If I think it's so good that we must do it, then I'll let you know, and ask you to specifically abide to my idea, but otherwise, you have complete creative freedom. Do the best work you can, be as creative as you wish, so long as it benefits the clients. Ultimately, you are accountable to them. The key to success is understanding their needs, not yours."
That made sense and she'd heard it before. "I don't know what to say. Yes! I would love to work here!"
"Will you be willing to sign on for 32? I know it's not much, but I'll throw in ten percent of all net profits on any new clients we sign from the day you start. If I'm able to make more money with you here, I plan on acquiring more clients.
Thirty-two thousand was really low, thought Christine. She was thinking 38 or 40 minimum when she walked in.
"I don't know, Mr. Dawson. I don't think I could afford an apartment in the city on that. Could you afford to pay me 40 and not give any percentage to me when you get additional clients?"
It was a reasonable request, thought Brad, but he honestly didn't have the cash flow to pay her that much at the moment and he explained it to her so.
"I have an upstairs apartment at the office, however" he said. "It's not much, but it has a small kitchen and bathroom. Almost 800 square feet. You could live there. I only ask you to cover the utilities. Hell, which would save twelve grand or more on rent alone around here. Are you currently in contract anywhere else? You still live with your parents in Mansfield, right? A rather long drive."
Now this was a stunning compromise, thought Christine. Making 32 and not paying any rent would be even better than making 40 and having to pay rent in the city. It was a considerably better deal. She jumped up on her feet, her tits nearly bouncing out of her dress and extended her hand.
"You got a deal, Mister! When can I move in?"
"Today, if you like! Oh, and by the way, you don't have to wear clothes around me."
Christine was stunned by the statement. "What? Why would you ask such a thing?"
"I just mean, when you work here, you don't have to wear any clothes," explained Brad. "It's entirely up to you!"
"Mr. Dawson! How dare you? I am NOT going to be running around naked for you! I may be in need of work, but I am certainly no whore! This... this... this is sexual harassment!"
"I'm sorry to have offended you, Miss Hastings, but I disagree, I have not harassed you in any way."
"Telling me to take my clothes off!?"
"I told you that you didn't have to wear clothes. I did not, in any way, suggest it was required. Why would I? That's crazy!"
"Why would you suggest I not wear clothes?"
"I wouldn't!"
"But you just did!" insisted Christine.