648 - Working on Commission




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Summary: Slow dialogue: 1:17 Explanations: 3:00 Fast dialogue: 16:04 Dennis: I just got a new sales job and I’m going to be making a bundle. Irene: What kind of job is it? Dennis: I’ll be working strictly on commission. The more I sell, the more I earn. It’s a great opportunity for someone with my talents in sales. Irene: I know you’re great at sales and I’m sure you’ll do well, but you can’t coast in a job based on commissions. You’ll have work really, really hard. Dennis: I’m not worried. For me, selling is second nature. I’ll barely have to lift a finger and the profits will come rolling in. Irene: But isn’t your paycheck going to be in flux all the time? You’ll never know what your take-home pay will be. Dennis: There’s no cap on how much I can earn, so the sky’s the limit. Irene: That’s not exactly what I meant. Some weeks, it may be hard to live on what you earn, don’t you think? Dennis: What? Do I hear a hint of uncertainty in your voice? Irene: No, it’s just that... Dennis: Put your mind at ease. I could sell ice to Alaskans! Script by Dr. Lucy Tse