A: Excuse me sir, may Italk to you?
B: Bill! Sure, come onin. What can I do for you?
A: Well sir, as youknow, I have been an employee of this prestigious firm for over ten years.
B: Yes.
A: I won’t beat aroundthe bush. Sir, I would like a raise. I currently have three companies after meand so I decided to talk to you first.
B: A raise? Son, I wouldlove to give you a raise, but this is just not the right time.
A: I understand yourposition, and I know that the current economic downturn has had a negativeimpact on sales, but you must also take into consideration my hard work,pro-activeness and loyalty to this company for over a decade.
B: Taking into accountthese factors, and considering I don’t want to start a brain drain, I’m willingto offer you a ten percent raise and an extra five days of vacation time. Howdoes that sound?
A: Great! It’s a deal!Thank you, sir!
B: Before you go, justout of curiosity, what companies were after you?
A: Oh, the electriccompany, gas company and water company!
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