Thats what I read! on WIKI Working for Edison In 1882, Tesla began working for the Continental Edison Company in France, designing and making improvements to electrical equipment.[33] In June 1884, he relocated to New York City[14]:57–60[34] where he was hired by Thomas Edison to work for his Edison Machine Works. Teslas work for Edison began with simple electrical engineering and quickly progressed to solving more difficult problems.[35] Tesla was offered the task of completely redesigning the Edison Companys direct current generators. In 1885, he claimed that he could redesign Edisons inefficient motor and generators, making an improvement in both service and economy. According to Tesla, Edison remarked, Theres fifty thousand dollars in it for you—if you can do it[9]:54–57—this has been noted as an odd statement from an Edison whose company was stingy with pay and who did not have that sort of cash on hand.[1]:110 After months of work, Tesla fulfilled the task and inquired about payment. Edison, claiming that he was only joking, replied, Tesla, you dont understand our American humor.[14]:64[36] Instead, Edison offered a US$10 a week raise over Teslas US$18 per week salary; Tesla refused the offer and immediately resigned.[9]
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