[Fr_Chuck]

A: Excuse me sir, may I talk to you?
B: Bill! Sure, come on in. What can I do for you?

A: Well sir, as you know, I have been an employee of this prestigious
Firm for over ten years.
B: Yes.

A: 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.
B: A raise? Son, I would love to give you a raise, but this is just not
The right time.

A: I understand your position, and I know that the current economic
Downturn 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.
B: 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?

A: Great! It's a deal! Thank you, sir!
B: Before you go, just out of curiosity, what companies were after you?

A: Oh, the Electric Company, Gas Company, Water Company and the Mortgage
Company!

[Stringer]

A winner Chuck, didn't see that coming... :)

[Catsmine]

Well done. I feel for Bill.

[flossie]

Good one! I think those companies may be after a few people! :)