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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
    > are after you?

    > Employee:
    > Oh,the Electric Company, Gas Company, Water Company and the Mortgage Company!

  • #2
    Lol :d
    Brian

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    • #3
      The art of communication

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