Sono bella, intelligente e affascinante: come faccio a sposare uno che guadagna piuù di 500 000 dollari?

Ragazzi, questo e' un post un po' lungo e in inglese, ma vi assicuro che ne vale largamente la pena. E' tutto vero, ne ha parlato anche il NY Times, e mi dicono anche il Corriere (oddio, una certezza allora...)

Una ragazza di 25 anni ha scritto un annuncio molto chiaro su Craiglist, una specie di network virtuale dove la gente posta annunci/richieste, e gli altri rispondono. La tipa si dichiarava super figa, super intelligente e super tutto, e diceva che nonostante questo, aveva problemi a trovare a New York un uomo che guadagnasse piu' di 500 mila dollari l'anno che la sposasse (era interessata solo nel matrimonio, non nella trombata e via). Il massimo che aveva trovato era 250mila dollari, non di piu'. (Bellissimo quando dice che, visto che la classe media a NY guadagna 1 milione l'anno, lei alla fine non chiede molto). Per cui chiedeva consiglio ai lettori ricchi: quali sono i bar dove trovare uomini cosi'? Cosa cercano di preciso, etc. etc.

Il suo annuncio e' molto divertente. Ma la cosa piu' divertente e' la risposta di un tipo che le spiega perche', da un punto di vista prettamente economico, sposare una come lei, bellissima super figa a 25 anni, non sia assolutamente un buon affare per uno come lui, che guadagna piu' di 500 mila dollari. Va bene "affittarla" per qualche anno, ma non "comprarla" attravero il matrimonio. Stupendo.

Post della donna:
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 s ome 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.

Risposta di un tipo:
Dear Pers-431649184: I read your posting with great interest and have thought meaningfully about your dilemma. I offer the fo llowing 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. B y 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