> Both answers put the onus on the employer One might also be a lie, which I think is problematic. If, however, your second reply *isn't* a lie you might as we

> Both answers put the onus on the employer One might also be a lie, which I think is problematic. If, however, your second reply *isn't* a lie you might as well tell them to signal your worth. However that's a privilege few emploees enjoy. Your first reply is a good option for msot of us.