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It's even worse than job-hunting and equally time-consuming.

Imagine if matchmakers existed on the same scale and employed the same tactics as IT recruiters! A terrifying thought.

isn't that stalked-in?

Hi there, I see you have experience with crazy women. I have an opening right now that sounds like a great fit!

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Hi there, saw your profile online and was very impressed. I see you're looking for brunettes in their thirties in Metro Boston. I have a blonde in St. Louis who is just a bit over 50 but who I think would be PERFECT for you. Call me ASAP.

This is actually real - see adds on porn sites and in your spam folder. Also, whoever sends/shows those ads has probably "saw your profile" just as likely as the IT recruiters do.

This is quite a cri de coeur from the author. It makes me very glad to be outside all of this.

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