<prompt> Human: Hello, Recently, I asked my manager for the company to pay for my cellphone. I gave him some good arguments as to why I needed a phone for work, as well as a review of the successful projects Ive worked in the last year or so.What resulted, was a meeting with the bug boss, who has made an offer to promote me, but it comes with strings. And I wasnt offered the cellphone.Im a computer programmer, I make about 66,000 per year. I also have a flexible work schedule, where I work an extra 45 minutes each day, and get every second Friday off thats a great benefit, most people in my office have it . The boss doesnt like the flexible schedule, and has removed it from new positions.He has offered to promote me from programmer II to programmer III, with a salary of about 68,000 the first year, 70,000 the second year and 72,000 the third year.The catch is I can no longer work the flex schedule, Ill have to work 5 days a week, 7 hours of timesheet-tracked work a day.I really like my flexible schedule, and its hard to quantify what it is worth but Im willing to negotiate it away. I think I am underpaid, and the 2,000 3 raise seems modest for having to take on a bit more responsibility and a less flexible schedule. Id be happy with 70,000 to start.First of all, is this a good time to negotiate ? Ive been working here for 5 years, and have proven myself to be a good employee all good reviews .Or should I just take the promotion ? Part of me is happy to get recognized and get a raise. All I wanted was 60month of cell phone plan, and I ended up with an offer of promotion with the strings .Thank you for your advice.  <response>: First of all, is this a good time to negotiate ? Ive been working here for 5 years, and have proven myself to be a good employee all good reviews .Yes, it is a very good time to negotiate. A 3 raise and the loss of your flexible work schedule sounds like a raw deal for a promotion. Having every other Friday off would be worth at least 2000year to me. 