In 1885 Tesla claimed he could redesign
Edison’s inefficient motor and generators,
making an improvement in both service and
economy. According to Tesla, Edison remarked
“There’s fifty thousand dollars in it for you - if
you can do it”.This has been noted as an
odd statement from an Edison whose company
was stingy with pay and did not have that sort
of cash on hand. After months of work when
Tesla finished the task and inquired about
payment Edison claimed he was only joking
replying, “Tesla, you don’t understand our
American humor”.Edison offered a $10
a week raise over Tesla’s US$18 per week salary,
but Tesla refused it and immediately resigned.
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