I once asked my boss for a raise. He asked me how much I wanted. "Just pay me what I'm worth," I said. He replied, "I can't. There's a minimum wage law."
Salary negotiation
Employee: I’d like to be paid what I’m worth. Employer: And I’d like to pay you what you’re worth, but I can’t because there are minimum wage laws.
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