"Choose? Choose what?" Sofia finally looked at Vincent, but in confusion. What did she need to choose from. The more confused she became the more her head tilted to the left. At one point her head was almost parallel to her shoulder.
At this serious moment, Vincent was looking at Sofia in amusement. She was proving to be amusing with her unconscious body movements. The tilting of the head when trying to understand something and her doe like eyes widening when in confusion.
Having looked at her long enough to not be considered 'inappropriate', Vincent continued. " You have started working, but you have not signed a work contract and neither have we talked about your salary."
Hearing him talk Sofia was growing more confused. Had she not done this all before? No she did not. How could she forget such an important thing? She had accepted this job so she could earn money and at the same time stay near her baby brother. So how could she forget to ask about her salary?
"Now that you have completed a week of Work, I want to ask you if you want to sign the contract and continue doing this job. Or you could walk away and we can forget this happened at all."
This was a hard decision, which Sofia took very easily. "I'll sign the contract." Looking at Vincent in the eyes, she continued not wanting him to think her decision was taken half-heartedly. "I want to continue taking care of Johnathan."
Silently Vincent took out a black file from the top drawer of his desk and slid it towards Sofia across the table surface. "This is the contract. It has all the information so read it carefully and then sign it."
Sofia opened the folder and on the first page, in bold letters was written, 'Contract of Employment'. Knowing that it was the correct documents, she read ahead.
'Contract of Employment'
Vincent King
Name: Sofia McAne
Address: ************
Date: 30th April 2018
The basic terms and conditions of your employment are as set out in this Contract of Employment. The Employer's policies, procedures and rules as as may be introduced and/or amended from time to time. There a no collective agreements affecting your terms and conditions of employment.
Duration of Contact:
Your employment with the employer under this Contract commenced on 30th April 2018 and shall continue, subject to the terms and conditions of your Employer for your employment termination.
Job Title and Flexibility:
2.1 You are employed as a Caretaker for Johnathan King reporting to Vincent King Only.
2.2 You are expected to to perform all duties which may be required of you in this role. You must comply with all directions given to you and observe all the policies, procedures and rules of the employer as may be introduced and/or amended from time to time.
2.3 The Employer may, at its discretion, require you to perform additional or other duties, whether skilled or unskilled, not within the scope of your normal duties and may at its discretion amend your Job Description at any time.
Housing and Transportation:
3.1 The employee will live in the mansion where the employer determines where exactly they would be staying, and it may be changed at the employer's discretion.
3.2 The employee will be taken to and from in a car, provided by the employer, with a driver.
Wages:
The employee will be paid an annual salary of $100,128 which will translate as $298 per day, 7 days a week, 4 weeks a month, and 12 months a year.
Healthcare Insurance:
The Employer will be taking care of all healthcare expenses for the Employee, whether medical or cosmetic with no upper limit.
Confidentiality Clause:
All happens after the signing of the contract shall stay between the parties (employee - employer) involved. No third person should be involved under any circumstances.
Having read the contract once, Sofia could not believe her eyes. Looking from the paper in her hands to Vincent sitting across her, her eyes grew bigger in size. Moving her eyes from the paper to Vincent a couple of times in disbelief, she slowly voiced out her concerns.
"Is everything written in here true?" Sofia could not believe the things written on the paper. "Did your contract maker make a mistake while writing this?"
Hearing Sofia's question, Vincent grew nervous. 'Did she see the changes in the contract?' Before his doubt turned into reality, he spoke, "What mistakes are you talking about?" while looking at her face in order not to miss any expression.
Sliding the papers to Vincent, Sofia pointed towards a point on the contract. Looking down at the place Sofia's finger was pointing, Vincent saw it was the wage section.
Letting out a heavy sigh, Vincent looked towards Sofia in relief. "What is wrong with it?"
Not understanding his indirect confirmation of the contract, Sofia replied, "It is written that my wage is $100,128. $100,128!" Not receiving any reaction from Vincent she grew confused, "Isn't it too much?"
$100,128 was a lot of money for her. Ya she had collected that amount in 2 years but that was only possible because she had gotten a full scholarship for her university as well as by working two part time jobs on the side. During the summer when she was off, she had found a fulltime job at a fashion magazine that was an additional source of income along side with the 2 part time jobs. So in total she studied full time, and had 3 jobs on the side.
During the whole question sessions Vincent had a poker face. "There is nothing wrong with the pay. It might seem a lot to you, but to me, it does not amount to the care you give my son."
Receiving a direct answer from Vincent had put Sofia's mind at ease. "Now that this is out of the way. Do you have any more questions about the contract before you sign it?"
His only answer was a shake of sofia's head in denial. She had no more questions. It all looked good to her. She had a good pay, full health coverage and free boarding on the third floor of the King's Mansion. There was nothing more she could have asked for.
Passing the contract back towards Sofia, Vincent sat back flashed into his leather chair with his elbows on the side rests. His fingers linked together making an upside down triangle at the point where the thumbs met. Relaxing into his chair, Vincent looked at Sofia in wait. He was waiting for her to put her signature on the Contract paper.
A binding document that is free of loopholes for Sofia, but full of loopholes after loopholes for Vincent to take advantage of.
Sofia slowly took a pen from the tabletop and signed the document. She had officially started working at the King's mansion.
Hey everyone. The long awaited Contract was finally signed by Sofia. Did anyone find anything wrong with the contract?
If Yes. Then comments on what it is and what you think about it.
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