No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 131



I rolled up to the interview site at around eleven, finding the company in a suburban area, not quite the bustling city center, but a mere twenty-minute ride from my place. It wasn't a name I was unfamiliar with. They were into lighting development and had thrown their hat into the ring for a theme park lighting gig but didn't land it. I even considered hitting them up for a troubleshooting job when the park's lights went haywire.

Those encounters put this company on my radar, and as luck would have it, they were hiring for a marketing and promotions role that seemed tailor- made for me. They were the first one I applied to, sure enough, the first to offer me a spot.

Their office was in a leased building, nowhere near the grandeur of the Wagner Group's towering headquarters. Yet, they weren't small-time, occupying three floors of office space. I found my way to the HR office without much trouble and was greeted immediately with a warm smile, "You must be Ms. Hudson here for the interview?"

I smiled back. "That's me!"

"Please, have a seat!" In his early thirties, the man had that everyman look, not striking but not unpleasant, his demeanor friendly and inviting. His kindness left a lasting impression.

only appointment today," he said, explaining

extended my hand, which he shook, introducing himself as Grant Smith. I had

fits what we're looking for. I'd like to hear about your expectations,

I could

bit much. Figuring they needed someone with my skill set urgently, I didn't overthink it, laying out my terms, including salary, vacation time, and the company's

got me a cup of coffee. "We're familiar with your work at the Wagner Group. While we can't match their salary, we offer

I

a monthly

than what I earned at the Wagner Group, but I accepted. After all, I couldn't expect the same perks outside the Wagner umbrella,

Group was more than just a job

have any other requests, feel free to mention

said, keen on understanding the company's prospects. I didn't want