Total pages in book: 99
Estimated words: 95951 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 480(@200wpm)___ 384(@250wpm)___ 320(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 95951 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 480(@200wpm)___ 384(@250wpm)___ 320(@300wpm)
“No. I’m currently unattached and living with Landry. Nothing would prevent me from doing what needs to be done at a moment’s notice.” I know she can’t ask those questions, so I figured working that into our conversation was best so she knows I’ll give everything I am to this organization and the position if I’m chosen.
“Perfect. I know Holly traveled with the team pretty frequently, but she was also the wife of one of our defensemen.”
“I guess there’s not a no-fraternalization policy?” I ask. “Not that I plan to date any of the players. My brother would kill them before we had one foot out the door. Not literally, but you know what I mean.” I can feel my face flush with embarrassment.
“We have a rule that if a romantic relationship starts with any two employees, we will be notified immediately. It’s more to ensure no favoritism can come into play. For example, if you were our social media director and started dating someone in that department, you would be their direct report, so we’d have to find a new position for one of you. Most likely, the person you were dating. We would attempt to make accommodations, such as moving one of you to a different department. There have even been cases when the higher-up in the relationship steps down from their position, or one of them moves on from the organization altogether. There are consequences for not telling us when the relationship starts, up to termination. When a player is involved, it can mean fines, being benched, and up to being traded, depending on the offense and if there have been issues in the past with either of the parties involved.”
“Wow. Okay.” I nod. “That’s great that you’re so accommodating,” I tell her.
She grins. “It helps that the owner met his wife while she was working here. She was his assistant. That case was a little different because he made the rules, but she eventually left a paid position, and now that they’re married, she handles the annual charity fundraiser. She used to help out in other areas and even cover for his new assistant, but since they have kids now, she’s focusing on raising their family.”
“That does help.” I chuckle. “It shows that the organization cares about its employees.”
“It’s a great place to work. I’m sure you’ve only seen the player side of things, but this side, the business side, is great, as well. We’re one big Rampage family. It takes a village to keep this place running, and the family environment is key to that success.”
“It sounds incredible.”
Sally nods, and we go on to talk more about the position. My hours, the benefits, and what’s expected of me. She takes me on a tour of the administrative offices, which is an all-new side of the stadium I’ve never seen before. I can’t help but be excited at the prospect of this being where I start the next phase of my life. My brother works for the same organization. We’d still be close, and I wouldn’t have to move away. It’s almost as if it’s too good to be true.
By the time she walks me to the door, the same one I entered, I’m giddy with excitement at the possibility of getting the position. “Thank you so much for the opportunity,” I tell Sally, offering her my hand.
“It was a pleasure meeting you, Corie. We want to fill the position quickly. It’s not posted anywhere, so you were our first interview.”
My spirits dim just a little at that information.
Sally must notice because she adds, “I’m not sure we need to look further.” She winks at me. “I’ll contact you in a few days and update you on the process.”
The wink… does that mean she’s going to offer me the job? I push that to the back of my mind, thank her again, and step outside the building. It’s not until I’m in my car with the air conditioning running that I scream in excitement. The interview was great, and that wink has to be what that meant. Sally and I hit it off instantly, and she put me at ease.
I want this so badly.
Pulling my phone out of my purse, I see a missed text message from my brother.
* * *
Landry: How did it go?
Landry: Are you still with her?
Landry: You’re killing me here, little sister. I need details.
Landry: I called to talk to Sally, and her assistant said she was in an interview. That’s a good sign, right?
* * *
I smile as my fingers fly across the keyboard to reply to him.
* * *
Me: Just finished up. I’m sitting in my car in the parking lot. It went well, I think.
Landry: Of course, it went well. You’re a Reynolds.
Landry: Just in case, want me to make a call? I know Knox already did, but I can, too.