So you’re looking for a wife?

Last month we looked at a laundry-list of requirements for her prospective boyfriend, posted on Craigslist by a lady in New York. We awarded her our Doofus Of The Day award in the process.

Now comes the news of a man’s attempt to find a wife, posted on Craigslist in London, UK. He didn’t go the normal route of putting it in the personals – he listed it as a job!

Among the highlights:

Operating from the stylish premises in North London in a fun and supportive atmosphere, you’ll deal with high-priority tasks and use proactive methods in managing overall workload. Specific duties include, but not limited to:

• Creating and maintaining positive atmosphere in the immediate environment
• Coordinating meeting food/catering requests
• Anticipating and planing for upcoming needs
• Child bearing and upbringing
• Maintaining stylish looks of herself and the immediate surroundings

No ironing skills are required for this position.

The compensation is negotiable. This is a permanent position following a period of probation.

You’d need

• To be well-spoken, charming and outgoing
• Have interest in arts, sport and literature
• Be smart in appearance
• Be between 25 and 35 years of age

Sexual fluency is a plus but not crucial as training will be provided.

Read the rest at the link.

Personally, if I was looking for the love o’ my life, I think I’d like to do so less . . . impersonally . . . than a recruitment advertisement! And as for the training on offer – how would she know it’s the best available? References, please, and certificates of competence from recognized training institutions! One can’t be too careful, you know!

Peter