Pay Raise

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Employee: Excuse me sir, may I talk to you?


Boss: Sure, come on in. What can I do for you?



Employee: Well sir, as you know, I have been an employee of this prestigious firm for over ten years.


Boss: Yes.



Employee: I won't beat around the bush. Sir, I would

like a raise. I currently have four companies after me

and so I decided to talk to you first.



Boss: A raise? I would love to give you a raise, but this is just not the right time.



Employee: I understand your position, and I know that

the current economic down turn has had a negative impact on sales, but you must also take into consideration my hard work, pro-activeness and loyalty to this company for over a decade.


Boss: Taking into account these factors, and considering I don't want to start a brain drain, I'm willing to offer you a ten percent raise and an extra five days of vacation time. How does that sound?



Employee: Great! It's a deal! Thank you, sir!


Boss: Before you go, just out of curiosity, what companies were after you?



Employee: Oh, the Electric Company, Gas Company,

Water Company and the Mortgage Company!