I need a Raise

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A:  Excuse me sir, may I talk to you?
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B:  Sure, come on in.  What can I do for you?
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A:  Well sir, as you know, I have been an employee of this prestigious firm for over ten years.
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B:  Yes.
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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.
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B:  A raise?   I would love to give you a raise, but this is just not the right time.
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A:  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.
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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?
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A:  Great!  It's a deal!  Thank you, sir!
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B:  Before you go, just out of curiosity, what companies were after you?
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A:  Oh, the Electric Company, Gas Company, Water Company and the Mortgage Company!