blowndodge
10-20-2007, 08:35 AM
Dear Abby from a man's point of view from the "Craiglist"
THIS APPEARED ON CRAIG'S LIST
What am I doing wrong? Okay, I'm tired of beating around the bush. I'm
a beautiful (spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I'm
articulate and classy. I'm not from New York. I'm looking to get
married to a guy who makes at least half a million a year. I know how
that sounds, but keep in mind that a million a year is middle class
in New York City, so I don't think I'm overreaching at all. Are
there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could
you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average
around 200 - 250. But that's where I seem to hit a roadblock.
250,000 won't get me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga
class who was married to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca,
and she's not as pretty as I am, nor is she a great genius. So what
is s he doing right? How do I get to her level? Here are my
questions specifically: - Where do you single rich men hang out? Give
me specifics- bars, restaurants, gyms -What are you looking for in a
mate? Be honest guys, you won't hurt my feelings -Is there an age
range I should be targeting (I'm> 25)? - Why are some of the women
living lavish lifestyles on the upper east side so plain? I've seen
really 'plain jane' boring types who have nothing to offer married to
incredibly wealthy guys. I've seen drop dead gorgeous girls in singles
bars in the east village. What's the story there? - Jobs I should
look out for? Everyone knows - lawyer, investment banker, doctor.
How much do those guys really make? And where do they hang out? Where
do the hedge fund guys hang out? - How you decide marriage vs. just a
girlfriend? I am looking for MARRIAGE ONLY Please hold your insults -
I'm putting myself out there in an honest way. Most beautiful women
are superficial; at least I'm being up front about it. I wouldn't be
searching for these kind of guys if I wasn't able to match them - in
looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a nice home and hearth.
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other
commercial interests PostingID: 432279810
THE ANSWER
Dear Pers-431649184:
I read your posting with great interest and have thought
meaningfully about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of
your predicament. Firstly, I'm not wasting your time, I qualify as a
guy who fits your bill; that is I make more than $500K per year. That
said here's how I see it. Your offer, from the prospective of a guy
like me, is plain and simple a cr@ppy business deal. Here's why.
Cutting through all the B.S., what you suggest is a simple trade: you
bring your looks to the party and I bring my money. Fine, simple. But
here's the rub, your looks will fade and my money will likely continue
into perpetuity...in fact, it is very likely that my income increases
but it is an absolute certainty that you won't be getting any more
beautiful! So, in economic terms you are a depreciating asset and I
am an earning asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, your
depreciation accelerates! Let me explain, you're 25 now and will
likely stay pretty hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year.
Then the fade begins in earnest. By 35 stick a fork in you! So in Wall
Street terms, we would call you a trading position, not a buy and
hold...hence the rub...marriage. It doesn't make good business sense
to "buy you" (which is what you're asking) so I'd rather lease. In
case you think I'm being cruel, I would say the following. If my money
were to go away, so would you, so when your beauty fades I need an
out. It's as simple as that. So a deal that makes sense is dating,
not marriage. Separately, I was taught early in my career about
efficient markets. So, I wonder why a girl as "articulate, classy and
spectacularly beautiful" as you has been unable to find your sugar
daddy. I find it hard to believe that if you are as gorgeous as you
say you are that the $500K hasn't found you, if not only for a
tryout. By the way, you could always find a way to make your own
money and then we wouldn't need to have this difficult conversation.
With all that said, I must say you're going about it the right way.
Classic "pump and dump." I hope this is helpful, and if you want to
enter into some sort of lease, let me know.
THIS APPEARED ON CRAIG'S LIST
What am I doing wrong? Okay, I'm tired of beating around the bush. I'm
a beautiful (spectacularly beautiful) 25 year old girl. I'm
articulate and classy. I'm not from New York. I'm looking to get
married to a guy who makes at least half a million a year. I know how
that sounds, but keep in mind that a million a year is middle class
in New York City, so I don't think I'm overreaching at all. Are
there any guys who make 500K or more on this board? Any wives? Could
you send me some tips? I dated a business man who makes average
around 200 - 250. But that's where I seem to hit a roadblock.
250,000 won't get me to central park west. I know a woman in my yoga
class who was married to an investment banker and lives in Tribeca,
and she's not as pretty as I am, nor is she a great genius. So what
is s he doing right? How do I get to her level? Here are my
questions specifically: - Where do you single rich men hang out? Give
me specifics- bars, restaurants, gyms -What are you looking for in a
mate? Be honest guys, you won't hurt my feelings -Is there an age
range I should be targeting (I'm> 25)? - Why are some of the women
living lavish lifestyles on the upper east side so plain? I've seen
really 'plain jane' boring types who have nothing to offer married to
incredibly wealthy guys. I've seen drop dead gorgeous girls in singles
bars in the east village. What's the story there? - Jobs I should
look out for? Everyone knows - lawyer, investment banker, doctor.
How much do those guys really make? And where do they hang out? Where
do the hedge fund guys hang out? - How you decide marriage vs. just a
girlfriend? I am looking for MARRIAGE ONLY Please hold your insults -
I'm putting myself out there in an honest way. Most beautiful women
are superficial; at least I'm being up front about it. I wouldn't be
searching for these kind of guys if I wasn't able to match them - in
looks, culture, sophistication, and keeping a nice home and hearth.
* it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other
commercial interests PostingID: 432279810
THE ANSWER
Dear Pers-431649184:
I read your posting with great interest and have thought
meaningfully about your dilemma. I offer the following analysis of
your predicament. Firstly, I'm not wasting your time, I qualify as a
guy who fits your bill; that is I make more than $500K per year. That
said here's how I see it. Your offer, from the prospective of a guy
like me, is plain and simple a cr@ppy business deal. Here's why.
Cutting through all the B.S., what you suggest is a simple trade: you
bring your looks to the party and I bring my money. Fine, simple. But
here's the rub, your looks will fade and my money will likely continue
into perpetuity...in fact, it is very likely that my income increases
but it is an absolute certainty that you won't be getting any more
beautiful! So, in economic terms you are a depreciating asset and I
am an earning asset. Not only are you a depreciating asset, your
depreciation accelerates! Let me explain, you're 25 now and will
likely stay pretty hot for the next 5 years, but less so each year.
Then the fade begins in earnest. By 35 stick a fork in you! So in Wall
Street terms, we would call you a trading position, not a buy and
hold...hence the rub...marriage. It doesn't make good business sense
to "buy you" (which is what you're asking) so I'd rather lease. In
case you think I'm being cruel, I would say the following. If my money
were to go away, so would you, so when your beauty fades I need an
out. It's as simple as that. So a deal that makes sense is dating,
not marriage. Separately, I was taught early in my career about
efficient markets. So, I wonder why a girl as "articulate, classy and
spectacularly beautiful" as you has been unable to find your sugar
daddy. I find it hard to believe that if you are as gorgeous as you
say you are that the $500K hasn't found you, if not only for a
tryout. By the way, you could always find a way to make your own
money and then we wouldn't need to have this difficult conversation.
With all that said, I must say you're going about it the right way.
Classic "pump and dump." I hope this is helpful, and if you want to
enter into some sort of lease, let me know.