but then why are they not turning down pay raises. isn`t that the same principle but with less work and less overall pay even since overtime tends to payout more.
It is that peculiar situation that lots of overtime causes.
It can easily become the situation that you earn a few hundred too much and loose thousands.
That is working extra for less than nothing.
A pay raise is usually more than a few hundred during the year , much more likely to make up the difference.
If you work your way into a higher tax bracket , you are working more for the government , less for yourself.
At any rate of payment , one must wonder whether the value received is in good proportion.
