I've been a tech for almost 4 yrs. A yr after I start working a weekend gig came available so I took it with a 1.50 bump in pay. Almost 3 yrs later a 1st shift transfer comes available so I apply for it. They told me I'd have to take a 3 dollar pay cut. Is that possible?I did recieve a raise shortly after that plus 2 cost of living raises. Can someone explain to me how or why they would take more away than what they gave to go?

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I’ll just tell this after 6 years in the military and 27 years in the workforce. Employers will do and can do pretty much what they want. In terms of anything when it comes to at will employment. If you me not under the umbrella of a union contract, they will act like your are an inanimate object, there only to make them money. And that’s exactly what you are. An employee number. Nothing more. Some places have better cultures, but AI, inflation and this thing we call government will take us along for the ride. So hang on tight and accept it. Don’t try to figure it out. Don’t dwell on it. Because I’ve done that. I’ve fought these things and lost jobs over it. Never worth it. Just accept it.

I declined the position. Not letting them take money I earned. Take back what they gave initially (1.50) I'd do it all day long. Take back the cost of living raises on top is morally not right.

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