So... I went to the boss today with the intent to ask for a small raise. My workload has increased significantly since we have new products and a few colleagues left because of budget cuts .
I started talking about these things, mentioning the fact that we had a pay cut a few years back and her promise that we will get a raise if things get better or if someone leaves the company. I also mentioned that it didn't have to be a large amount. Just "a little something" to sugar-coat our current condition.
She didn't say anything. Just gave me a smirking smile and said "Ok, I 'll see what I can do".
I had an appointment with a client and I left the office for about an hour. When I returned, I saw this on my desk!
I opened the box and... I couldn't believe my eyes. At that exact moment, the phone rang. It was my boss. "I hope you like your raise. I believe I sugar-coated you enough". Then she hung up.
This is me, holding my precious "sugar-coated" raise. She was generous enough to have two slices in the box, just for me...
Now, everyone else around me in the office got the message.
"Don't ask for anything"
"If you do, DO NOT mention sugar, food, water, drink, anything edible... Might turn around and bite you"!
And because weekend is coming bonus a song!!! Lol
Have a beautiful weekend