Free Silver & Black by Tyler May Page A

criticism and readiness to participate in solutions if they are needed.
    Benefits (upon contract signing) —Employee will be entitled to full medical benefits; including dental and vision; paid at one hundred percent. There will be no out of pocket expense to said employee. Employee will be enrolled in a 401K per employers request and paid stock into the company. Employee will get two weeks paid vacation; with approval from employer. Employee will be paid all major holidays. Personal and sick time will be discussed and distributed as needed and will be paid.
    Educatio n — Employee will stay in school until fulfilment of diploma. Failure to stay in school will void contract and all benefits. After the diploma is achieved an increase in salary will be achieved and/or negotiable. Employer will pay for any extra cost accumulated for said employee’s education.
    Paid perk s —Employee will be given a company car. Car can be used for personal use. All expenses, including gas and all personal and professional parking, will be paid from employer. Employee will be equipped with adequate technology as determined by employer. Employee will be given a monthly allowance for personal items and clothing. A company credit card will be issued to said employee for use as needed. Perks are subject to change anytime at the request of employee or determined from the employer.
    Expectations from employer:
    Silver Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal and mission is to treat our employees with the most respect possible. The employer will ensure the safety and wellbeing of the employee at all times. The employer will provide a safe environment for the employee to fulfil their work requirements. The employer will provide all necessary support and guidance needed/discussed by company or employee. Employer will deal with all concerns and acknowledgments from employee in a timely matter.
    Termination of contract : This agreement can be terminated by either party, for any reason, without cause. If employee finds other work; a two weeks notice is required if applicable. Any termination of employment is subject only to CEO/ Brian D. Silver.
    Contract is subject to amendment and/or negotiation, from the request of the employee or determination of the employer, either in writing or verbal form. If verbal agreement is reached a new contract will be drawn up and signed with the new amendments for legal purposes.
    This contract is personal and confidential; subject only to the two signed parties.
    Holy Shit! I repeat, what is Silver thinking? The expectations seem fair, although I can tell that most were specifically for me. The salary, wow the salary, is more than I could ever imagine or deserve. He has to be doing this just for me. But why? It makes me wonder what’s in it for him. All this can’t be without some sort of ulterior motive. I put it back into the manila envelope and stow it safely back in my bag. The subway reaches my designated stop.
    He said he wanted to help me, but this is seriously too much. Educated and more experienced people would kill for this; it doesn’t seem right. I open my apartment door and am happy to see Levi. He is lounging and smoking pot on the couch.
    “Hey, honey how was your night?” he says, raising his eyebrows in anticipation of my answer.
    “It was good, but not the way you’re thinking.” I throw my bag on the floor next to the door; slip off my shoes and plop on the couch next to him. He holds the joint out to me and I shake my head. I haven’t even had a cigarette all day. Hmm, maybe Silver is a good influence on me. “I stayed with Mr. Silver last night.” Levi’s eyes widen with excitement.
    “Spill all the dirty details on that delicious man.” He shifts and sits on his legs like he’s waiting for me to read him an excerpt from an erotic novel.
    “Nothing happened.” I grin, and he rolls his eyes.
    “You’re fucking lying,” he says ticking his tongue at me.
    “No, seriously.