<prompt> Human: Recently my boss dropped off the paperwork to bring me on as a full-time employee. Everything seems pretty good, full-healthcare coverage and the eligibility for a monthly bonus each month. The only problem, my hourly rate will make it difficult to get by. Ive been working 2 jobs for the past 4 months trying to make ends meet and soon the other job will be slowing down, cutting my hours in half. My question, is the lack of hours at my other job a adequate enough reason to ask for an adjustment in pay?  <response>: No, external circumstances are never a good reason to ask for an adjustment in pay! Should I pay the plumber more for the repair because his daughter needs braces or because his truck is broken? No.Good news is your boss wants to hire you full time, there is full health coverage, and the potential for bonus. Is the wage you were offered a fair wage for the value you deliver to the company? Do you have alternatives in the marketplace for the work you do that would pay more? How does it compare to peers? 