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Asking For A Raise 要求加薪
The Office - Asking For A Raise (C0188) 
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(声望很高的)firm for over ten years. 
 
B: Yes. 
 
A: I won’t beat around the bush(不绕弯地说话). Sir, I would like a 
raise. I currently have three 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(考虑到) these factors, and considering 
I don’t want to start a brain drain(人才流失), 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 and water 
company! 
原来三家找他的公司是电力公司,煤气公司和供水公司! 
 
补充词汇 
to move up the ladder 升职 
demotion 降职 |   
 
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