<prompt> Human: Hello,I was hoping for some advice on how to handle a situation. I am a state employee, have been with the state for 5 years, a little over 1 year in my current position. We have recently had 5 new employees in the same position hired making .56 more than myself, and most of them make more than my colleagues. I am hoping for some suggestions from people that maybe have experienced this same situation.Edit 1: This is a state agency with public wages. I know how much they make. Also, I was under the impression that state works somewhat differently than private organizations. I am not looking for some simple answer just some advice on state processes for this sort of thing.  <response>: Eat them, absorb their warrior spirit, Just like the ancient Hawaiians. 