2013/10/10

On-the-job Training

“Any questions about the internship?”

“Um, what exactly would I be doing every day?”

“Like most jobs, it varies — whatever I need you to do, really. But for basics, I’ll have you at the front desk, greeting clients, handling the phone, and so on. People wait more patiently when there’s a pretty girl out front — that reminds me, I’ll spot you a clothing allowance to start off — figure most young ladies don’t have much of a professional wardrobe.”

“I’d be wearing —”

“Skirt and blouse or a dress, heels, something classy.”

“Oh. And —”

“So, some office stuff, copying and filing and that — it’s boring, but it’s gotta be done. A couple of downtown deliveries now and then, get you out of the place for a bit. I need a blow job every day after lunch. When clients —"”

“A… blow job?”

“Yeah, to relax, otherwise I get too hyper by the end of the day. Some people do yoga — never got into it. Shouldn’t be a problem, you’re, let’s see… gonna be a Senior next year, right?”

“Well, yes, but what do you mean by —”

“So that should be no problem. Yeah, so, I’ll have you sit in on client meetings, just to get a feel for what we do; you can ask questions after but just sit tight and listen while they’re here. After a few weeks, if you’re catching on, I’ll give you a couple of softball cases to work on your own. So it’s not just clerk stuff, you’ll be learning the business, too.”

“That sounds wonderful.”

“So… you made a good impression here, I think you’ll work out. Interested in the job?”

“Yes! Yes, I am!”

“Good, good. That’s great, I look forward to having you. Well, there’s some paperwork, just get that taken care of out front. Then you can start the week after school?”

“Yes, that’s right. Oh, thank you!”


“C’mon, answer… c’mon!… Angie, it’s me… Hey, I need to ask… Yeah, it went great, they offered me the job!… Twelve an hour to start, and… Yeah, no kidding… And I could get a raise in July… Sure, but… Ange, listen a minute… Angie… No, just one intern, as far as I know… I can’t ask now, I’m in the parking lot… Ok, I will, but listen, Ange, I have to… Angela, would you let me… Thank you. I have to ask you a question. I figured you would know. Listen, um, Ange…

“What’s a blow job?”

— Frenulum

Field Hockey and Other Diversions

“Have you ever thought about the person who designed the sports skirt? Somebody sat down and drew a fantasy and made it compulsory uniform. I can never watch Wimbledon without thanking that man.”

— Colin Dexter, Last Seen Wearing