Best regards to you and your family. 

I am writing now for my personal needs. 

My second child will be going to college next year 

after my first child enrolled in college two years ago.

I have a 20 years old minivan, which my kids share when they need. 

I'm desperately in need of a $15,000 a year wage increases 

to support my two children's college tuition and to replace my 20-year-old car.

I am holding a research specialist position. 

If I introduce myself as a research specialist, 

people usually recognize me as technician. 

I will be very happy if you recommend me to xxx 

for my position change to staff scientist. 

I will ask him about the position change as well.