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, proactiveness 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. Now how does that sound? Employee: Great! It's a deal. Thank you, sir! Boss: Before you go, just out of curiosity, what companies are after you? Employee: Oh, the electricity company, gas company, water company and the mortgage company!
