<prompt> Human: My wife just began working in a public school starting a new career after graduating with a masters degree.She was offered the job during a phone call. During this phone call she was offered a specific amount of money annually. She never received an official offer letter or signed a contract with the school district. She has been working four months now.After we got her first paycheck, we noticed the amount didnt measure up to what she was offered. She contacted HR and they had an internal discussion. The explanation she received from HR is that her supervisor was mistaken and shouldnt have offered her as much as she did. They also admit that they should have sent her an offer letter but didnt. Despite this they have not made any indication that they will change what they are paying her now. Does she have any options? She only accepted the job based on what she was originally offered, and probably would not have accepted the job based on what they are actually paying her.  <response>: udequeued gave you some very good options. I would like to emphasize that this is why you always get in writing and heavily scrutinize for errors anything related to: - employment offers- insurance coverage- banking and loan agreements- wills and legal documents drawn up by someone other than yourself- rental agreements- property purchase agreements 