[speaker001:] So, tell me, what makes you think we should give you a raise?
[speaker002:] I've got several good reasons. I've been here several years, my work has proven to be good, and I've noticed that people in comparable jobs get paid more than I do.
[speaker001:] Salaries are confidential, how do you know how much money these " other people " make?
[speaker002:] Well, I've noticed all the new cars around here, for one thing.
[speaker001:] Those are company cars provided to the sales staff for their business trips. Also, some employees receive sales commissions. So good salesmen will naturally earn more.
[speaker002:] That's understandable. Well, rather than comparing my salary with someone else's, perhaps we could talk about my job performance. Surely you've noticed the extra hours I've put in recently?
[speaker001:] I see your point. However, it might be hard to get a raise approved. Profits were down last quarter, and the whole company is tightening its belt, so anything that affects the annual budget
[speaker002:] That would be very good of you, Mr. White.