Tyrone has been offered a job at an accounting firm, but he has heard from others who work there that hours are long, particularly during tax preparation season. Knowing this, Tyrone requested an equivalent hourly rate. Was this a good decision?

Question

Tyrone has been offered a job at an accounting firm, but he has heard from others who work there that hours are long, particularly during tax preparation season. Knowing this, Tyrone requested an equivalent hourly rate. Was this a good decision?

• No, salaries generally have a higher hourly rate on average.
• No, jobs with hourly rates usually do not include benefits.
• Yes, given that there is likely to be a lot of overtime, an hourly rate is better.
• Yes, because the employee generally gets to determine the structure of their pay.

Answer 1

Yes, given that there is likely to be a lot of overtime, an hourly rate is better. This way, Tyrone can ensure that he is properly compensated for the extra hours he may have to work during tax season.