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SerendipityCrafts
10-11-2007, 02:00 PM
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 she 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.


and the reply :)

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.

bichonlvr
10-11-2007, 02:06 PM
very nice..... You think that was true??

Krimangel
10-11-2007, 02:10 PM
Honest man, too funny.

SerendipityCrafts
10-11-2007, 02:11 PM
very nice..... You think that was true??

Apparently .... our talk radio station hostess was just discussing it. I can't believe people can be so shallow.

keri_rae
10-11-2007, 02:16 PM
True or not I got a good laugh outa that one!

WebLady
10-11-2007, 02:19 PM
Oh My!

But I like the guys responce, sort of telling the girl she isn't all she thinks she is ;)

firespirit
10-11-2007, 02:36 PM
Serendipity, you find the best stuff on the internet!

SerendipityCrafts
10-11-2007, 02:40 PM
Serendipity, you find the best stuff on the internet!

It just goes to show how much I surf instead of work LOL :)

SouthernQueenBride
10-11-2007, 03:04 PM
OMG! I love it! He had a very valid point!!!
And I agree with Firespirit - Elizabeth you find the craziest, funniest, BEST stuff out there! Keep up the good work!
:frogg:

ikkin510
10-11-2007, 03:32 PM
I love it!
Hey Elizabeth...do you do and WORK at your job? LOL. I'll gladly trade with you. I'll make money surfing the web and that way you can stay home and work on your business!

SerendipityCrafts
10-11-2007, 03:36 PM
I love it!
Hey Elizabeth...do you do and WORK at your job? LOL. I'll gladly trade with you. I'll make money surfing the web and that way you can stay home and work on your business!

actually I do work ... I am just really good at multi tasking :) :) :)

Today .... I have got orders entered, invoices done, filing done, followed up with some leads, talked to a few sales reps, talked with a few end users, I filled the post machine, I pressured my production manager to get some time sensitive orders together .... I instigated putting US warehousing into place and I am just tidying up my desk now :)

ikkin510
10-11-2007, 03:37 PM
As yes, the joys of multi-tasking!

EarlyBird
10-11-2007, 03:38 PM
yah, i definatly find those ads funny- love them..HONEST guy that brought up many points~

Smashingpennies
10-11-2007, 04:37 PM
OH MY GOSH!!!!! Do people really think that is the way to go about finding a husband???? GET A CLUE!!! I just loved his reply and how honest he was about everything.

SouthernQueenBride
10-11-2007, 04:54 PM
Elizabeth, your post reminded me that I have not checked my local craigslist in a while. Soooo I went and was searching around. Mostly I look in the furniture and household items. And I ALWAYS check the "free" section. Then I found this and about fell out of my chair laughing... then I thought of you!
:geek:

want lump of charcoal. Will trade cat rock.

Reply to: sale-439869656@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-10-04, 11:44AM EDT


I would like to trade a lovely rock painted like a cat (see picture) for a lump of ordinary charcoal of the variety that you would use in your barbecue.
1436

SerendipityCrafts
10-11-2007, 04:57 PM
and that reminds me of the guy (from Montreal) that traded one red paperclip for something else and then traded that for something else and eventually ended up getting himself a house! Now this guy had a unique, creative and fun idea and not only did he get a house, but he's also known world wide because of it :)

You gotta read his story - http://oneredpaperclip.blogspot.com/

SouthernQueenBride
10-11-2007, 04:59 PM
and that reminds me of the guy (from Montreal) that traded one red paperclip for something else and then traded that for something else and eventually ended up getting himself a house! Now this guy had a unique, creative and fun idea and not only did he get a house, but he's also known world wide because of it :)

You gotta read his story - http://oneredpaperclip.blogspot.com/

Ok... I am def. going to head to the supply room for a red paperclip now! LOL

Measha
10-11-2007, 06:08 PM
That was pretty funny. I'm reminded of a comic sketch, I think it's by Ron White. He says to never get married for beauty. You can give a gal plastic surgery, breast implants, false teeth, laser eye surgery...etc etc. But you CAN'T FIX STUPID!

Too true.

Jacklynn
10-11-2007, 06:24 PM
lol way too funny :)

SerendipityCrafts
10-11-2007, 08:04 PM
Ok... I am def. going to head to the supply room for a red paperclip now! LOL

change it up a bit and look for a yellow one :)

rainbowtreat
10-11-2007, 08:17 PM
change it up a bit and look for a yellow one :)

I have a collection of every color of paper clips I get my hands on at work. I have them arragned on the container I keep my cash in and out tickets in. I could trade those. Come are even polka dotted ones.

I read through that whole thing Elizabeth. Pretty amazing.

SerendipityCrafts
10-11-2007, 08:25 PM
I have a collection of every color of paper clips I get my hands on at work. I have them arragned on the container I keep my cash in and out tickets in. I could trade those. Come are even polka dotted ones.

I read through that whole thing Elizabeth. Pretty amazing.

Isn't it though? One really cool idea and boom! I always ask myself "Hey, why didn't I think of that?!!!"

Nekochanpurr
10-12-2007, 06:27 PM
Wow, thats crazy in an awful way. That chick is just asking to crash and burn...

frenchie
10-12-2007, 08:09 PM
That HAS to be a hoax. There's no way anyone can be that shallow - shallow enough to not even be ashamed of it!