My newly hired legal secretary came into the office with a shorter skirt each day, until by Friday I could practically see her butt.
I think there was a disconnect between her “over the moon” attire and a Boston area law office.
“Cindy” was a nice woman (in her forties) but it was way past the time in her life that she could justify remaining clueless about such things.
It wasn’t easy for me to terminate a relationship. But I explained on Friday morning that after trying together since Monday, I didn’t think we were a good employer-employee fit and paid her for the week.
We parted amicably, no drama. I give her credit for showing and knowing that she couldn’t be herself in this setting.
I reinstated my help wanted ad.
For clarification to future employees, I drew up a set of guidelines for job description and office comportment, even though I was only a one-employee sole proprietorship at the time.