At my previous job, I was paid $22 and had a significantly heavier workload compared to my current job, where I estimate I'm only doing one-third of the work. I work in the accounting department of a small family business with a total of 30 employees, and there are only two of us in the accounting department: myself and the controller. Even with my current workload, I sometimes intentionally slow down, and I'm not sure if this is ethical. I'm concerned that if my previous employer knew about my current workload, they would have paid someone $19-$20 for it, whereas I'm currently being paid $25.
Given the downtime I have, I'm considering using it to study for my CPA, such as by listening to lectures. Although I sit next to the controller, she can only see half of my activities, giving me the opportunity to use my time effectively. Overall, I'm wondering if I should be concerned about the long-term viability of this job.
I forgot to mention that my current position is temporary, with the potential to become permanent. As I was hired directly through a staffing agency, my current employer is paying more due to the agency fees. This is another reason why I have concerns about my current employment situation.