Ron's description of his new job sounded odd to Hermione. It was true that her new job was easier as well but it was directed work nonetheless. "The Ministry doesn't give you any work to do?"
Hermione thought for a few moments, thinking on Ron's comment that he worked less for more money. She knew the Ministry had been corrupt in the past but she didn't want to believe that it was now. How could it be?
"I wouldn't think too much on it, actually. Ron, you deserve your promotion. Look at all you've done." Hermione was, of course, referring to Ron's help during post-war rebuilding and also during the war itself.