<prompt> Human: Ill keep this as brief as possible, but Im looking for some advice on my situation.8 Months ago I negotiated my hourly rate from 17.5 to 23.5. I was an hourly employee working 40 hours a week, while salaried employees compensation is based on 35 hours a week. Heres where it gets sticky. New Year roles around, I receive a promotion, and my hourly rate goes up to 26 However, they also move me from hourly to salary, therefor my effective hours on the clock, and subsequent earnings drop 12.5 from what they were when I was working 40 hours a week. This is kind of a hazy area given that theyre not technically reducing my pay. I have a consistent track record of advancement in my company, 4 promotions in 3 years, but now I feel like theyre fucking me sideways out of money Im rightfully owed. I never agreed to the promotion. I was never formally presented with any information regarding the promotion. It was mentioned that if I got a promotion I may be moved to a salary. I wasnt informed that this was concrete, nor was I informed when I actually got the promotion.Edit; I edited the above passage heavily because some other users mentioned it was very convoluted, so I cut it down to only need to know information. tldrPay before promotion; 49kyr, based on hourly rate x 40 hours x 52 weeksPay after promotion; 43kyr, based on hourly rate x 140 hours a month x 12 monthsAs uhessper pointed out, because I get paid monthly assuming 140 hours a month, which is actually incorrect, Im actually making less than losing 5 hours a week, which is a different issue entirely. I believe my 2 raise was to account for this discrepancy, however, that then implies I received a promotion with no raise. Assistant: Well if nothing else Id suggest you start working 35 hours in a week rather than 40. If they expect you to work 40 hours, then they need to expect to pay you for 40 hours. Ask them to pay you the 40 hours worked per week, and if they wont do it, then clock out after 35 hours. But while this is going on, sharpen up the resume and start applying for new jobs.Human: Simplest solution next to asking for more or finding a better job. If they pay for 35, give them 35. Five extra hours of free time is worth something.Whether or not its worth it to stay is up to you.Assistant: This will most likely be my course of action if I cant make more money. Ill need to see what management says when I talk to them. I actually do really love my job, but, making less money for technically doing more work is not going to fly in jawnlerdoeville.  <response>: honestly I would start banking on salary benefits which means a little flexibility on hours you come in.But since you got a 3 promotions, you actually might be better of looking for a job and keep mum and doing what you are doing till a good opportunity comes.Honestly think you cal likely get 50 more salary 