How To Get a Raise.

The Employee and the Boss 

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!