This.Do you know how many people I passed over at interviews because they want more money? Behind that one person wanting $10 is 5 more who will gladly work for $8.75.
If you feel as if you deserve me (especially as a new hire who hasn't proven to me that their skills deem more pay) then go for a different job then.
And we're talking hourly wage?

Son, until we talk about salary then there isn't much leeway here
. Most low-paying jobs do that off rip and ask if you're cool with it or not. If not, on to the next.