Thanks for your replay Mr. Knowitall. After 5 years of working my butt of for this company, our relationship has deteriorated to a large extent. They lured me to a new state with promises they never intended on keeping. I have already found one job, and I'm actively looking for another one. If I sign this promissory note, I'm acknowledging that I owe them this amount....so I'll be legally on the hook for it. I feel like they are trying to intimidate me into signing. I didn't make the mistake, they did...now without asking they are just taking my paycheck, doesnt seem right :/

edit: ya I'll just sign the promissory note and be done with it. Thanks everyone!