The Promotion

 

The Promotion

 

“Haley, you’re a good worker, you show up on time, and your co-workers respect you.  It’s about time I gave you a promotion.”

            “I can’t accept, Ms. Taylor.  I’m so good at my job that no one else here could replace me.”

            “But this is a great opportunity, Haley.  You’ll have your own office instead of that little cubicle.”

            “I’ve decorated my cubicle just right. It’s so cute. It’s perfect for  me.”

            “Haley, there’s more.  You’ll travel all over the country to meetings and conferences. You’ll meet interesting people.”

            “Sorry, but I hate to fly, and I don’t make friends easily.”

            “Haley, our firm needs you to move up.  I need you, too.  This could be the big turning point in your career. Think about your future.”

            “My answer is still No.  I’m perfectly happy where I am.”

            Ms. Taylor said “Haley please.  I’ll give you a twenty-five percent raise.”

            Haley said “Fifty.”