Nice work?
Mar. 27th, 2006 11:00 amI spotted the following advert in The Grauniad a couple of weeks ago. It struck me that what our "entrepreneur" needs is Jeeves (though one doubts he would meet the exacting standards required of said gentleman's gentleman's gentlemen), but that what he wants is something else.
Tell me I’m not the only one who detected an under-current to this text, and that the under-current is "duties will also include sex and ego-stroking as required".
[Recruitment Company]
PRIVATE HOUSE EA £50 000
A charming international entrepreneur is looking for a private Executive Assistant to help him organise his many interests. Your place of work will initially be based in London for the first few months and will then locate to his country house in West Sussex. He is involved in a variety of very interesting ventures including vintage cars and fine wines. If you are a very polished, intelligent, numerate assistant, who enjoys managing both business and personal life, including his financial affairs, then this could give you the involvement you desire. Languages could be useful and proven business awareness essential.
Tell me I’m not the only one who detected an under-current to this text, and that the under-current is "duties will also include sex and ego-stroking as required".