<prompt> Human: Background: Im 22, a full time student, and a full time legal assistant in a law firm. I started the job almost five months ago but Ive already been promoted once and am a really valued member of the team. The firm is less than a year old, so their budget is a little restricted, but its growing very quickly.I work full time and make 12 an hour. I usually work a straight 40 hours a week, but every three weeks or so Ill pull 45-55 hours. Ive maybe worked 50 hours of overtime in the nearly five months Ive been there. My boss yesterday told me they are giving me a modest raise, .50 an hour, but they want me to be salaried at 26k per year. I understand that moving an employee who occasionally works over time from hourly to salaried is generally a business decision. Im never asked to work overtime, but working in a law firm isnt always a 9-5 job. Sometimes you have to stay to get your work done because of deadlines, and Im fine with that. I love what I do. And I didnt ever work a ton of overtime anyway.I guess Im just wondering if this shoots me in the foot in some way that Im unaware of, or if it sounds like Im getting the short end of the stick.  <response>: You will likely end up losing money in the long term, but this could also be a great move for you in the big picture as long as your salary and position continues to grow.If it really bugs you, check your state labor laws. Some states require wage earners under a certain yearly salary to be hourly. Also, there exists Salary with Overtime. 