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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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 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.