could we possibly discuss my salary some time?
sure.
first of all, I want you to know that I really like working for this company. Do you think I'm doing a good job here?
well, you are a very hard-worker.
I try very hard. The problem is, my salary just isn't enough to live on. Now that I have a wife and a child to support, we hardly have enough money for food and rent.
there are trying times for everyone. What do you propose?
I could really use a 5% rise.
that's quite a bit. If I give you a raise, I'm going to have to give everyone a raise.
listen, if you give me a raise, I'll take on extra responsibilities.
that sounds reasonable. How about this, from now on, you can be responsible for scheduling. That means that if you can't find someone to cover a shift, then you'll have to do it.
that's fine. Do I get over-time for any extra hours that I work?
of course. It's be against the law if we didn't.
that sounds good to me. I really appreciate it.
you are welcome. Come in early tomorrow and I'll show you how to do the scheduling.