Did I Just Misunderstand My Pay? Or Am I Missing Something?

So, I was recently offered a temp job in Chicago, filling in for someone on maternity leave. The HR manager told me the pay would be $X for the time I’d be working—25 weeks. Naturally, I assumed that meant I’d get $X for those 25 weeks, not as an annual salary. Turns out, I was wrong. They actually meant $X as the yearly rate, so my pay would be half of what I thought. I can’t help but feel a little foolish for not double-checking, but honestly, wasn’t it reasonable to think the pay was for the contract period? Now I’m left wondering if I’m the only one who’s made this mistake. Have you ever felt like you missed something obvious at work? 😅🤦‍♂️ #CareerConfusion #WorkplaceCommunication #JobOffers #JobCareer