I had a plan to ask for a raise, but the timing felt all wrong.
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View entertainment →Request • Professional • My boss • Text Message • Standard English • Super short (one-liner)

I planned to discuss a raise, but the timing was as off as a broken clock.
Request • Sweet • My mom • Classic Tweet • Standard English • Super short (one-liner) • hashtags

Tried asking for a raise but realized my timing was as off as an expired coupon. #TimingIsEverything #FinanceFauxPas #MomAdvice
Request • Sarcastic • My friends • Meme • Standard English • Super short (one-liner)

"I was going to ask for a raise, but my boss was too busy swimming in his money pool."
Request • Funny • Everyone • Fortune Cookie • Standard English • Super short (one-liner)

Your timing was like buying high and selling low—better luck next quarter!
Request • Formal • The internet • Fake News Headline • Standard English • Super short (one-liner)

Employee's Raise Request Collides with Boss's Bad Day: Timing Declared Unprofitable.
Request • Casual • My followers • Motivational Poster • Standard English • Super short (one-liner) • hashtags

"When the timing is off, remember: the right moment pays dividends. #PatiencePays #TimingIsEverything #CareerGrowth"