A really old profession
I was 18 when I interviewed for a receptionist position at a law firm. I thought it was strange that they’d even interview me, and even stranger that it paid so well.
I also thought it was strange when I showed up and there were half a dozen other young, pretty girls in the lobby waiting to be seen, and the woman who took me to the back mentioned they were looking to fill “several” positions.
How many receptionists does one law firm need?
The interview lasted several hours and consisted of questions surrounding how comfortable I was among strangers, how social I considered myself and if I’d ever waited tables before.
Eventually it was relayed to me that I wouldn’t be the firm receptionist so much as I’d be the managing partner’s hostess for private events at his home. I would need to be willing to devote my weekends to “interacting” with his “colleagues in the industry” and providing “entertainment.”
I thanked him for his time and basically ran to the elevator.