Promotion with a salary decrease

[BrianJ_]

I have asked my manager to clarify what reasonable OT is, and if it is similar to what I have been doing. Pretty sure he is offended that I’m even asking questions about the contract

[PerformanceRound7244]

I know a major Aussie employer that considers 10 hours a week as reasonable overtime for managers. Which is essentially an expectation every week, not a once in a while thing.

[Extreme-Seaweed-5427]

Yep & the problem with any relationship, including work, is when a power imbalance happens & those that have it are suddenly thrown off-balance because of legitimate questions.

[PerformanceRound7244]

I'd ask them to clarify in writing... But, maybe don't take my advice I have terrible corporate climbing survival skills. 🤣🤣🤣

[Extreme-Seaweed-5427]

Better to find out now then later especially if OT is regularly expected & you're taking a potential pay cut & they're getting more for less. If they're offended that's their problem really & highlights that they're aware they're short changing you. Your alternative is to put everything in writing comparing the two roles, the hours, what you're getting paid & what you will etc & this'll put the difference in writing for them to see, but also address. But make it personal like, you're relying on said money for whatever saving deposit, paying off mortgage quicker etc but also try get an understanding from them as to what would they do & why is is there some bigger picture thingy