Chapter 13: Working Deal
After plugging in her dead phone, Abigail opened the folder and found two copies of the same contract.
In a second, Abigail focused on reading the employment contract in detail.
She first checked the salary: $16 per hour for the first three months, increasing to $18 per hour in the fourth month. This made her quite satisfied since she had no experience in this industry.
Even though her salary as an architect in Ryland’s office was much higher, she was grateful for Lana’s offer.
Abigail also noted that the working hours were reasonable: a minimum of eight hours a day for six days a week. She could choose one day off, and overtime would be paid.
This was different from her previous job. At Ryland’s office, she worked almost every day with no set hours because she lived in the same house with the owner, Ryland, and they always talked about work or visited projects on her day off.
At that time, she never complained, believing she was helping her future husband build their future. But apparently, she was fooled.
’Gosh! You are so stupid, Abby!’ She couldn’t help but vent her anger inwardly while continuing to read the contract.
Abigail came across another appealing offer: a meal at the café and free drinks in the employee pantry.
"Not bad," she smiled as she found a few offers that convinced her to sign the contract immediately. She knew she didn’t have the power to negotiate.
At that moment, all Abigail needed was a job to earn money before deciding her next move in the architecture industry.