Graduating during a recession is tough, especially for someone like Jessica. Some students have parents to fall back on for support but, not her. After graduation, it was sink or swim. She had to make it on her own.
The want ad asked for an administrative assistant. Someone to assist the CEO with tasks such as travel arrangements and preparing for meetings. Jessica knew she could do it, if she could get her foot in the door. The ad said they wanted 3-5 years of experience, plus a BA. Well, she had the BA. The experience, however, would have to be fudged.
Surprisingly, Jessica got called in for an interview! Unfortunately, she had nothing to wear. So, she borrowed a skirt suit from her roommate. Jessica had a classic hourglass, Marilyn Monroe type figure. Her roommate, however, did not. She was a little more petite, a little more straight up and down. So, the suit was a bit snug. Oh well. It would have to do. The slightly snug suit was Jessica's only option for a professional interview outfit.
On the morning of the interview, Jessica carefully styled her hair and applied her makeup. When she put on the snug suit and her black heels, she thought she looked a little too va va voom for an office so, she took out her contacts and put on her glasses. She thought this gave her less off a sex kitten look. Boy, was she ever wrong.
During the interview, things went completely wrong. The interviewer, a very stern woman named Mrs. Jones, figured out Jessica's lie about her professional experience. She was ready to kick Jessica out when a middle aged George Clooney type came into the room. He introduced himself as Mr. Bravo, the CEO. Mrs. Jones started to tell him about Jessica's lie but, he told her that she was no longer needed. He said that the interview was for his assistant and he would continue the interview himself. He politely, but firmly, told Mr. Jones to go take an early lunch.
By this point, Jessica was terrified. She needed this job. It paid $75K a year with full insurance and one month paid vacation. That would go a long way to helping her pay off her student loans. Sallie Mae was already sending her notices about her grace period ending soon. Her landlord was also about to raise her rent. This job would be a huge help to her. Her old, student job of waiting tables at Bennigan's wasn't going to cut it anymore.
Mr. Bravo continued the interview. He never once asked about Jessica's previous experience. He had a copy of her resume but, he never mentioned it. Instead, he asked her about her education and other things that she could actually answer truthfully. She found herself becoming hopeful.
At the end of the interview, Mr. Bravo said he would be in touch shortly. He said he needed someone right away so, he hoped to make a decision by the end of the day. Jessica left with a spring in her step. Well, with as much spring as her tight skirt and high heels would allow.
Later that evening, Jessica's phone rang. Mrs. Jones was on the other end of it. She informed Jessica that she had the job and needed to start immediately. She should report to the office at 7:45am the next morning.
Jessica was ecstatic. She got the job! Unfortunately, she had no time or money to shop for any new work clothes. So, she was going to have to wear the tight skirt suit again. She didn't like it but, if they hired her while wearing it, the suit must not be that bad.
The next morning, Jessica arrived to the office early. She met with Mrs. Jones and a woman from HR named Kathy. They had her fill out all of the necessary forms and they showed her a short film about sexual harassment. It was then that Jessica realized just how long it had been since she'd last had sex. With work and her last semester of school, dating had fallen by the wayside. She shifted uncomfortably in her tight skirt while she watched the film. Once things settled, Jessica knew she'd have to get herself laid. Anyone who gets wet while watching an HR film about sexual harassment is in dire need of a good lay.
The rest of the day was a blur. Jessica met a ton of new people and tried to memorize their names. She barely saw Mr. Bravo, her new boss, all day. He seemed to go from one meeting to another. She hoped that this meant her job would be easy.
Around 3pm, Mr. Bravo buzzed Jessica's desk phone. He said it was time for them to go over her duties and responsibilities.
Jessica knocked on Mr. Bravo's closed door and then entered his office. Since his door had been closed when she entered, she closed it again.
Jessica was about to sit down in one of the leather chairs when Mr. Bravo stopped her.
"I prefer it if you stand for a moment," he said.
"Ok. Why?" she asked.
"I want to get a good look at you. That outfit is against company policy," he said.
"Oh, I borrowed it from my roommate. I promise to get some new suits with my first pay check," she said.
Mr. Bravo didn't respond.
He then motioned for Jessica to come over to him. She walked over and stood next to his desk chair. It seemed odd but, he was the boss.
Mr. Bravo then said "So, it's time to discuss your position here. We all know why you're here so, let's get to it."
Jessica assumed she was going to take some notes for him but, he took her pen and notebook from her and tossed them on the floor.
Mr. Bravo stood up and gently pushed Jessica back a little. She felt the edge of the desk touch the back of her thighs. Mr. Bravo then pushed a little more until Jessica was sitting on his desk.
