“Okay, great. Thank you. I’m anxious to get started. Will you have some time to talk later today? I’d like to learn about the company’s culture.”
“I’m sure HR can fill you in on that.”
“Actually, I’d prefer to hear it from you. Things like values and priorities are usually set at the top level and trickle down. But I’d also like to talk about the expectation of communication between management and me, as I learn things from employees.”
Merrick frowned and looked at his watch. “Fine. I’ll come by when I’m done upstairs.”
“Thank you.”
As he walked out, I stole a glance at Mr. Grumpy from behind. His running shorts stretched across the muscles of his rear end as his long strides ate up the distance to the door. Good Lord, even the man’s a*s was toned—the kind of toned that reminded me I
