Tuesday, July 19, 2011

They hired an intern

She's here for the summer. On her very first day she marched over and tried to interrogate me, asking what my parents do, where I live, where I go to college, how much they're paying me, everything. When I asked why she was asking, she tried to laugh it off and say she was just curious, but it wasn't cool.

She's the type of girl who looks you up and down every day. It makes my heart sink a little. Today she called and asked to talk with Arnie. Later he came over and asked if I could work on a project she was supposed to have completed last week. It hadn't been started. After Arnie gave me instructions he stood there looking at me.

I wasn't sure what was going on. "Um, may I help you?" Arnie gave me a little smile and shook his head. "Every summer we hire an intern. Always a girl from a good background, excellent college, perfect resume. You were the first big risk I've taken. You're the first one who's always dependable. You know any more like you?"

I gave him a big grin. "I've got two little sisters. You've met them." Arnie nodded. Told me if they need jobs to let him know. Golden.

7 comments:

Anne said...

Congratulations. I am so happy for you. Your reliability has been recognized--great!

Chris said...

Bravo, Sam.

(now how about a raise...? :P)

Mizasiwa said...

What an awesome compliment!!! So happy for you!!!

Alisha said...

YAY!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful. Hard work pays off!!
gmg

Zephyr said...

This is why those privileged people in high school often don't end up being the most accomplished... learning how to work hard for what you want pays off. Congratulations for showing all of us why we have such faith in you. :)

Anonymous said...

Go, Sam!