Legal Question in Employment Law in California

It is not possible to tell you what you "should" do, without reviewing the agreement and without a full interview. I strongly advise you to meet with a lawyer to review this situation, and to not sign anything without fully understanding it.

It depends on what you are getting in return. Salaried workers get pain a lump sum no matter what breaks they take; they just have to get the job done--efficiently.

Maybe it is "good" that you are on your way to be such a needed worker. On the other hand, either obtain counsel or read up on the matter diligently.