And now, a brief note from our CEO and President, your friend and mine, Randolph T. Freakly the Third.
Take it away, Randolph.
Hi, Team!
The Fiscal Year has closed, and once again we’ve reached the time of year when we contemplate the possibility of a pay increase.
Let us contemplate that together, shall we?
“Raise”: the word looks friendly, doesn’t it? Don’t let it fool you, though. The raise is not your friend! Why be hassled with the possibility of jumping into another tax bracket? Why worry about what to do with that extra cash? And consider this: the phonetic spelling of the word “raise” is “raze”, which, unbeknownst to many, is a word meaning “to tear down”. And isn’t that awful? Why would you want anything to do with a word like that?
No, sir. Not for my employees! Why, you people are like family to me!
And that’s why, this year, there will be no so-called “raises”.
The very idea is insulting.
No, sir. This year, I want you to get back to me – take your time! – and let me know: What can the Executive Team here at Acme Grommets and Sprockets give you in lieu of money, vacation time, increased medical or dental insurance, or other purported “benefits”?
Want one of us to change your car’s oil? Need someone to address your holiday cards? Clean your catbox? Visit your mother? What say I drop by your house later and brush your hair? These are the kinds of things we’re willing to do to keep you satisfied, motivated, and, with any luck, quiet, here at Acme Grommets and Sprockets.
Remember: my door is always open, my ear’s always available, and my lawyer’s on retainer.
Best of wishes from Your Pal in the Corner Office,
Randolph T. Freakly the Third
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17 comments:
I would go with the cat box combing and the hair cleaning. And make it a dealbreaker or he will try to wriggle his way out of it. You worked hard all year and you deserve it.
Sorry bout no raise.
It seems to be all the rage this year. Every company is doing it.
Well unless they got bailed out. No, not bailed out from jail. Well jail should have prolly been in the pic somewhere.
Breathe Breathe, Dang, Where does all this anger come from.
I would like my buttocks massaged.
Thank you.
...or a plaque. Plaques are good.
Hey Pearl! Ah yes, we got one of those last year. "Hard economy," they said, while making $3B profit. "We can't maintain our outrageous shareholder value while raising wages for our employees. It just doesn't add up." Bastards. After I become Prime Minister tomorrow, I'll show them. Indigo
Sadly, the Social Security Admin made the same decision this year and no COLA increases were given. So, things is tough all over!
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Raises. I've heard tall tales of such things, though I've yet to see one myself. I'm treating the concept much like I treat the notion of ghosts ... I'll believe it when I see it.
Hilarious ! Lovely post ! this is 'raise' time here. The only raises are that happening is raising of the bar !
The paycheck has remained the same ! Somehow !
:)
Hair raising, really.
Generous offer. We just get laughed at and told that all of our coal priveleges will be suspended if we don't get back to cleaning out the chimneys.
Oh amazing. As a SAHM my pay stays the same, too.
Hmmm...at our last open forum flogging (a.k.a. Staff Meeting) the word raise was mentioned...followed by the words, "we're working on it" which equals 'stop asking and don't hold your breath, you'll probably faint'.
How about asking for water dunking tank? You know...where you throw the baseball and sink the CEO in the box? Or, maybe a goood ol' fashioned pie throwing festival? You could get out that pent up frustration you employees are harboring.
How about, "Dear Mr. Freakly, I would like to get kissed while I'm being screwed"..
Mr.s Freakly sounds like he worked for the last company I was with at one time.... the prick!
I would love some weeding done around the place...and oh yeah, some rabid rodent removal...
think Cujo, except it's a rat...OK it's really a fieldmouse but it's freaking huge.
Peace ~ Rene
I would love to see you in another job. One that is seeing a profit.
LOL @ I would like to get kissed while I'm being screwed. Couldn't have worded it better myself.
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