<prompt> Human: We got a memo today at my job that our biggest client is doing some major restructuring and we lost multiple streams of revenue. Because of this, they do not have sufficient funds to pay everyone this month. For the next two semi-monthly pay periods the next one is tomorrow, a day late, everyone will be paid half their wages with the other half being paid when they have more money. Before this memo, I got a message from my boss telling me to start looking for a new job because he thinks to company is going to fail fast.About my situation: Im a web developer so Im not terribly worried about job prospects. I have a high savings rate and can live off of half my salary shout out to rfinancialindependence. I also have a large emergency fund that would last me long enough to find another job. Obviously, I need to start looking for another job immediately. If I can work 20 hours a week and get paid half my salary, I would be happy. That would allow me to not dip into savings while giving me plenty of time to find a new job. If management does not agree to that, what should I do? I dont want to work full time for possibly only half what Im owed with the possibility of never getting it back. At the same time, Id be leaving money on the table and I would still legally be owed my wages. Also, is there anything else I should be doing or thinking about?  <response>: Since payroll pays for the previous 2 weeks, they already owe you 12 your paycheck. Do you have any vacationsick time? Id be using that and trying to get a new job in the next week or two. 