Sir, I Would Like A Raise

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!