Uncommon Economic Indicator: Moving Help
Posted on October 25, 2009, by Hanna Ingber Win, under Uncategorized.
I am moving out of my apartment in Brooklyn next Saturday, and I posted a note on Craiglist asking for help loading boxes and furniture into a u-Haul. Two hours, two people, $30 each. Within minutes, the responses started pouring in. Thirty-eight responses so far. As always with Craigslist, they are colorful. Here is a selection:
hi, my name is Ro, me and my friend can help loed up your truck. we are two big guys. i a 6′3″ an 230, he is 6′4″ and 260. my number is xxx-xxx xxxx.
Can help name is Lou-xxx-xxx-xxxx call me interested??????
HEY HANNA…HOW ARE YOU !! I JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT THE GOING RATE IS $25.00 TO $30.00 AN HOUR FOR MOVING HELPERS. $15.00 AN HOUR IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH….UNLESS YOU SWALLOW! I AM HERE TO HELP YOU…LET ME KNOW WHERE & WHEN TO SHOW UP. SEE YOU SOON !!
Good Afternoon,
My name is Dxxxx Txxxxx, I am replying to your job posting on Craigslist. I have 5 years of experience in moving and I am available anytime during the weekend. I have no problem lifting heavy things, I am very efficient with time and also I am able to do my work without you having to explain twice. I work pretty fast and in tight spaces, I am very hard working young man and I have references. I live in Coney Island only a few stops from the Q train, it’s only a forty minute train ride to your location and I am anytime on Saturday. My number is xxx xxx xxxx have a wonderful evening.
Greetings,
Attached below is my resume in consideration for the mover/labor position
advertised on craigslist.I currently work for a moving company called
the super movers & I’m looking to make some extra money, I am very
interested in the position because I have strong labor and
organizational skills.I am also friendly, reliable and punctual. Please free to contact me at
xxx xxx xxxx at your earliest convenience to learn more about my
background.Many Thanks,
This one is a bit depressing. Had I seen it first, I might have gone with it. It also had a pumpkin background:
hey me and friend well do this job real quick we live close to prospect heights please back this is hard times really need the extra cash thanks u god bless have a nice safe day
Another had a flower photo image and then a resume attached, complete with skill sets and references.
Eric provided seven references, including this one:
To whom it may concern,
Eric xxxx is a cheerful, friendly, reliable person who I met when he helped me move my belongings. I quickly established a rapport with Eric and a trusted to load my belongings into a truck unsupervised when I was called away to other responsibilities. He arrived on time and worked thoughtfully, steadily and cheerfully despite it being a blazing hot summer day.
I would emphatically recommend Eric for moving and other positions.
Sincerely,
I went with this one. He included a photo of himself (showing he is young and able) and three photos of his van (which I don’t need but appreciate the effort):
Hello: I am also in crown heights area and I am will and able to help out. I am very reliable and professional. I also have a large ford E150 van in case you need a mover. Otherwise still willing to lend labor only.
