<prompt> Human: I started working back in November, the recruiter, I was hired via staffing agency, told me the pay was starting at 16 an hour. My interview was more focused on my leadership and experience, its a call center with about a total of 115 people, theyve been open for about 5 years, and they dont have anybody with major Call Center experience, Ive worked for one of the nations top Telecom providers as a top performing agent and groomed for leadership, and probably the most recognized Credit Card company as a team lead.While nearing the end of my contract with the staffing agency, I am told that they want to offer me a permanent position, and they explain that the pay would be 14 per hour. I took a pay cut to move closer to family, by about 9 per hour plus commission, and this would put my wife and I even further in the hole.I like the people I work for and with, and the company is willing to make changes to their old school call center structure. How do I negotiate this salary while still keeping this job?My wife is a school teacher and we have health benefits through her. I reviewed the Insurance, its Blue Cross Open Access PPO 127 a month, my wife has a State Health Benefit plan from BCBS.We are scrapping by on revolving credit, loans, and shear dumb luck. Weve got a toddler and want to eventually move into a home. I know that while it may not seem like much, I know that every dollar I can negotiate today will mean better long term money prospects.Thanks!!Edit: removed identifying information  <response>: Theyre trying to stonewall you. The permanent gig is for 2 an hour less because your contract is about up. Without a contract you have 0 an hour. Tell them you want 20, remind them politely what experience and knowledge youre bringing to the table, and if they dont at least bring you in for 16 then walk. 