I hired an intern to work with me about 3 months ago. After interviewing for 2 weeks, I made my decision as to who would be the best candidate. I chose Erica, a 21 year old who, besides being “qualified”, was also quite a hard body. OK, the lech in me came out! Hey, I’m going to be 56, and a red blooded American male. And the fact that I’m probably older than her father, made it a safe bet that nothing would happen. I play boss, she plays intern, and that’s how it would be! And that’s how it was…for the first 3 weeks. She asked if there was casual dress Fridays. I told her yes, as long as it wasn’t shorts and sneakers. On Friday of her 3rd week, she came in with a overly low cut dress and heels. Not really appropriate dress for the office, but there was work to do, so I paid it no mind.
The next week I noticed her getting bodily closer and closer. At first, I thought it was my imagination. It was not until later in the week that I pulled rank and in my office blurted out to her, “Erica, I’m older than your father”. Her answer was that she liked secure, older “father figures”, and found me quite attractive. I was truly complimented by that statement but was not interested.
I’m going to start interviewing for a new intern next week. My new choice will be 60 or older, gray hair in a bun, and looks only her husband can love!
As a 21 year old flipping out over how hot the new US government is (I would like to be the peanut butter in a Rahm Emanuel/Joe Biden sandwich), I am really upset that this could interfere with job prospects.
well, fridays became a little to casual! the younger generation is much more vocal and forthright about there needs, but more specifically their wants – haha!!
was she a good employee otherwise though? or did she let her wants get in the way?