Great AND fantastic at Craig’s List

Hafidha sent me this gem of a job from Craig’s List.  I see you have to believe in “the Secret.” I wonder what else you have to believe in. 

We operate a small but growing internet business from home. We are looking for an additional person to help us pack and ship orders and other duties as they are needed.

Qualities:
Be able to lift 50 pounds
Maintain positive attitude/thought
Be open minded
Be trainable
Believe in “The Secret”
Be a team player
Have a freaking sense of humor
Good typing skills
Attention to detail

Please reply with a resume attachment. I won’t even look
at your reply if you don’t follow directions. :-)

Also send the following astrology information:
Rising Sign
Moon Sign
Sun Sign

Have a great and fantastic day!

Posted In: workplace fun on November 13, 2007

7 Responses to “Great AND fantastic at Craig’s List”

  • h sofia says:

    The most funniest part is under the cut! LOL. I just wonder why they want that information - I mean, what information is that going to give them that they don’t trust themselves to ask or be able to figure out during the interview? Gives a whole new meaning to “spirituality in the workplace.” Eek.

  • Ms. Theologian says:

    You think the astrology is funnier than the Secret? When I lived in Santa Fe, it was not unusual for people to ask.

  • Elizabeth says:

    Can I just say how much I hate The Secret. I’m going to write a post on it. Ugg.

  • Ms. Theologian says:

    Some of my friends are very into it. :)

  • h sofia says:

    I guess when I read that part, I don’t interpret it to mean “please believe that you are changing the universe with your thoughts” - although that WOULD be ludicrous. I assume they mean something along the lines of “you are optimistic and open to opportunity.” But that’s probably because that’s what I took away from the movie. (There were parts I waved a dismissive hand to).

    I can’t imagine going to a job interview and being asked what my signs are. I think I wouldn’t even want to work for such a person! Not that I’m against people who like astrology, but to actually use it as a basis for making decisions - about another person? Eek!

  • Ms. Theologian says:

    I think we’d agree that the job ad is much more subjective in terms of who you are than actually what you can do or what skills you bring to the table.

  • The Secret Is Total Bunk « Elizabeth’s Little Blog says:

    […] Posted by Elizabeth on November 28, 2007 I’ve been intending to write about The Secret for a while and Fred Small’s recent UU World article “Psst: ‘The Secret’ isn’t total bunk,”(adapted form a sermon) inspired me to sit down and get to it. (The Secret has also recently been mentioned at Philocrities and over at Surviving the Workday). […]

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