Chapter 13: Chapter 13

Donald surveyed the surrounding area and made sure he paid a wage at least equal to, if not higher than the competition.

He subsidized a pension plan, not a 401K, and promoted from within. Few employers in the area gave anything comparable to Drummond’s liberal benefits, vacation days, holidays, or work environment. These policies, he felt, brought him the best and the brightest and if he lost a few good employees because he was gay, he gained many more because he was fair and generous.

He was right. Most employees thought Drummond was a great place to work. The majority of Drummond personnel didn’t give a damn about the sexual orientation of the boss, because he wasn’t tight-fisted with the help. However, there were exceptions and Robbins was one.

“Brian, I am going to ask you something. You do not have to answer me. If you refuse, you will still have a job. Do you understand?”

“Uh…yes, Sir.”