I Need 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. 

Thanks Harry               

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!