dialogue: #Person1#: Good morning. This is Apple Corporation. May I speak to Ballam?
  #Person2#: Speaking.
  #Person1#: I'm calling to offer you the position of computer engineer.
  #Person2#: May I ask how much I can get every month?
  #Person1#: Your starting salary is 3, 000 yuan a month, but if you work well we will put you on our regular staff after six months time and your salary will be raised to 5, 000 yuan a month.
  #Person2#: I thought the starting salary is too low.
  #Person1#: What is the lowest salary you may consider?
  #Person2#: I hope to make 4, 000 yuan a month for supporting my family.
  #Person1#: That's all right. We will pay you 4, 000 yuan a month for supporting your family. Would you like to start on next Monday?
  #Person2#: No problem. Thank you for hiring me, I am very proud to be employed by your company and I will come in at eight o'clock sharp Monday.
summary: Ballam is hired by Apple Corporation but he thinks the starting salary is low. After discussion, #Person1# agrees to raise the salary.
topic: company hiring