The maid walked into her boss’s workplace and confidently mentioned,
“Ma’am, I’d like a increase.”
Her boss appeared stunned.
“A increase? And why do you suppose you deserve one?”
The maid smiled.
“I’ve three superb causes.”
“First, I clear this home higher than you do.”
The boss frowned.
“Who informed you that?”
“Your husband.”
The boss’s eyes narrowed.
“Wonderful. What’s the second motive?”
“I cook dinner higher than you do.”
“Who informed you that?”
“Your husband.”
Now the boss was getting suspicious.
“And your third motive?”
The maid took a deep breath.
“I’m additionally higher in mattress than you’re.”
The boss almost jumped out of her chair.
“Did my husband let you know THAT?!”
The maid calmly shook her head.
“Nope.”
“Your mailman did.”
The boss froze.
There was a protracted, awkward silence.
Lastly, she sighed and mentioned,
“Wonderful… you bought the increase.”
The maid smiled.
“Thanks, ma’am.”
The boss pointed a finger at her.
“However let’s maintain this dialog strictly between us.”
The maid nodded.
“In fact.”
Apparently, some raises include very difficult payroll negotiations.