After reading some of the posts lately I think some of us should start laughing again.
The 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 like 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 downturn has had a negative impact on sales, but you must also take into consideration my hard work, my pro-activeness and my loyalty to this company for over a decade.
Boss: Taking into account these factors, and considering [that] 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 annually. How does that sound?
Employee: Great! It’s a deal! Thank you, Sir!
Boss: Before you go, just out of curiosity, which companies were after you?
Employee: Oh, the Electric Company, Gas Company, the Water Company and the Mortgage Company!
