" I could imagine what kinds of persuasion she used on her clients." I could imagine what kinds of persuasion she used on her clients. "Actually, I only make $200 on paper if you accept the raise I'm offering you," she went on. "That's $100 a day for me after tax and expenses. The other $400 is tax-free and under the table -- that comes to $500 of profit a day, or more than $10000 a month free and clear. You can see why I want you to stay with us." "Yeah, I certainly can," I answered, suddenly aware of a new angle. "So you can afford to give me a lot more than $100 a day, can't you." She smiled again. "Not on paper I can't. I have to show a profit." "But it kind of gets under my skin to know that you make so much off of me," I shot back. |