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Craigslist Curmudgeon

Archive for August 2007

August 26th, 2007

It’s so refreshing to see such trust…

The ad:
ELITE HACKER NEEDED
Elite hacker needed to help me spy on my girlfriend. Job is paid. Confidentiality is key!!! Please inquire.

Ah…true love. Don’t you love it? Who wants to bet this is the guy who texts his girlfriend every fifteen minutes while she’s in class or visiting relatives simply to check up on her? Personally, […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 3 comments

August 26th, 2007

Stranger than Fiction

The Ad:
My life has been better than fiction
I’m a writer myself, not a very successful one, but a writer nonetheless. I have been traveling and living in third world countries through most of my twenties. I’ve lived on beaches, in rainforests, in slums, warzones, and any other place you might have trouble sleeping. I’ve been […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 1 comment

August 24th, 2007

Wanted: Someone with no life

Here’s an excerpt of the ad, payment is $10 to $20 per article:

Writers must be organized, have knowledge of AP style, be able to work well autonomously, be detail oriented and are capable of working on multiple projects at once. You must have a compelling voice, significant professional writing experience and knowledge of at […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 2 comments

August 24th, 2007

Let’s speculate….why doesn’t this guy have a job?

Here’s another great ad from the resume section:
I can prove myself
Reply to: (withheld)
Date: 2007-08-24, 1:18AM EDT
Im at a point in my life where I dont know where to go. I try so hard to make ends meet but keep getting the boot. Why me I say to God..In response I get no answer. I want […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 1 comment

August 24th, 2007

Desperation and Vaguery

Here’s the ad. I think this person is looking for a job, but I’m not quite sure. If it’s a job he’s looking for, I’d say his presentation is lacking:
“CAN ANYBODY READ IN AMERICA? I AM WORKING
Reply to: (withheld)
Date: 2007-08-24, 12:31PM EDT
BUT NOT DURING THE WEEK…….I NEED A WEEKDAY JOB………
This used to be so easy, […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 2 comments

August 23rd, 2007

Growing Pains

Thanks to all of you for your patience while I experience a few growing pains. I’m happy to report I’m now a product of the prestigious b5Media blogging network. We just have another tweak or two and I’ll be back to bitching on a regular basis.
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August 10th, 2007

Here it is America…your next generation of college students

Publish Your Admissions Essays (ingleside / SFSU / CCSF)
Reply to: see below
Date: 2007-08-06, 2:13PM PDTNeeded: Well-written entrance essays that successfully admitted students into top colleges and/or graduate programs (any discipline).
SparkNotes wants to include your admissions essay[s] in a forthcoming series of writing guides designed to help students write successful college and graduate school […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 3 comments

August 10th, 2007

It’s the contest that’s a job!

Article Writing Contest $100

Reply to: job-387874881@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-08-02, 5:04PM EDT
I wil pay $100 to the best article received about the adult dating and liquid vitamin supplements subjects. $100 for each topic for best artcile. length 400 to 450 words. Work must be unique and you agree to give complete rights to me. Not only […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 5 comments

August 10th, 2007

No I didn’t write this, but I wish I did!

Writer seeks Student Doctor for Neurosurgery
Reply to: see below
Date: 2007-08-07, 3:33PM EDT
Professional writer has limited budget for cerebral aneurysm surgey. Can’t pay much, but will spread the word that you performed my surgery.

 
 

 
 

Location: Toronto
Compensation: $42. (plus valuable exposure)
This is a contract job.
Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this […]

By Craigslist Curmudgeon -- 3 comments

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