Lee: Hello, Mr. Michaels. This is Lee Timson.
I’m calling in response to your email message.
I’m very excited about the job offer.

Director: Hello, Lee. Thanks for calling. We need
to negotiate your start date and salary.

Lee: When do you want me to start?

Director: I’d like for you to start next week.

Lee: I need to give my employer
two weeks’ notice.

Director: I understand. You can start in
two weeks then. How about July 21?

Lee: That sounds good.

Director: Let’s discuss salary next.
The starting salary is $24,000 a year.

Lee: I know that’s for a new person, but I do
have some experience. I’d like to start at
a higher salary. I’d like to make $29,000.

Director: You drive a hard bargain. I could go up to
$28,000 and set up a bonus plan for good sales.

Lee: I like the idea of a bonus plan. I accept.

Director: Great! I’ll write the contract and
I’ll see you at 9:00 am sharp on July 21.
Great to have you on board, Lee.

Lee: Good to be on board, Mr. Michaels