person A: I thought I was gonna get a raise at work today but I didn't get it.
person B: darn_comma_ Have you been working towards one lately?
person A: I have_comma_ I really felt like I deserved it this time around.
person B: have you been passed over it before?
person A: I have been twice_comma_ I'm gonna try one more time and if I get passed up again I'm gonna find a new job.