Mel: Hi, we should start looking for a replacement for john
Gordon: That won't be easy
Mel: but we don't have a choice, the sooner we start, the better
Tony: I am not sure we have no choice
Tony: I was thinking the other day that we could offer him a new contract
Mel: I don't think he wants to work here anymore
Tony: Because he doesn't expect we could pay him more
Mel: but maybe we could find sb for the same money
Tony: You've just written that it won't be easy
Gordon: and the recreation and training won't be cheap
Mel: So what should we offer him?
Tony: 35% pay rise, something significant 
Mel: ok, we can try, I've always been happy with his work
Gordon: Mel, prepare a draft of a contract and I'll talk to John tomorrow
Mel will prepare a draft of a contract for John. Gordon will talk with him about their offer of a 35% pay rise.