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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.
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HE 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

crappy 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.

 

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fantastic

 

[alexxx]

hahahhahaha

 

[Hard Idle]

- Jobs I should look out for?

One for yourself would be a good start...

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?

Well for one, they're not posting on craigslist . Otherwise thats a good question that was not addressed by the responder.

Also, these statements

...it is an absolute certainty that you won't be getting any more beautiful!...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!

...it explains why he'd rather "lease" but that depreciation factor can be applied to just about anyone, so it doesn't explain why some other women have successfully married into money.

 

[LordLoki]

Another thread with a huge reality gap

Actually the entire thing sounds fake to me.

Reality is that once you hit about $250 you are no longer judged on just your performance at work. The social aspects of work dictate if you will move up in the pecking order and make more money.

Yes I know there are exceptions and that some rare jobs allow you to completely isolate social graces and conduct from performance. I just do not know of any. Well that is not quite true. I know several but they are self employed and confuse gross income with pay or are employed but confuse a few good years with life time earnings.

Once you start working your way up the ladder your SO becomes an incredible asset or liability but not having one is pretty much a death bell to plans to fill the senior corner offices.

So based on observations at the low level executive pay range ($250,000 to 1,000,000) the shopping list looks more like:

1) Will she embarrass me either with my peers or their SOs?
2) Will she make me happy in our private lives?
3) Can I trust her?
4) Can she host social events and make me look good?
5) Will her looks and demeanor tell people that I am a winner and landed a winner?

Some of the secondary questions seem to be:

1) Is she bright enough to help me in my climb up the ladder?
2) Is she outgoing but not too outgoing?
3) Can I be proud she is my SO ?

Oh and recently some she are actually he especially in ‘progressive’ environments.

Of course the rules change once you pop up through the one million ceiling or are close to retiring.

So based on a lot of observations… most SOs are necessary, and are attractive, but offer a lot more than just physical beauty. Having the wrong SO or no SO has a huge impact on your life time earnings.

By the way yes I am over simplifying.