Sometimes when browsing craigslist you happen upon a gigger who can’t even bother to conceal his desire to take advantage of the young before they realize what they are worth.

I’m looking for a long-term relationship with a PHP developer.
1. Do you have a full-time job? If so, stop reading. This is not for you.

2. Are you a full-time freelancer or have your own company? If so, stop reading. This is not for you.

3. Do you live outside of New York City? If so, stop reading. This is not for you.

4. Do you often quit on assignments or make excuses when things become too difficult? If so, stop reading. This is not for you.

5. Do you send generalized responses or automated responses to every ad posted for help in Craigslist? If so, stop reading (oh, you’re not reading this anyway). This is not for you.

Ideally, I’m looking for someone who enjoys programming, challenges, and is honest, thorough, dedicated, persistent and ,perhaps even, a perfectionist. Maybe you are a very good student or a bad one, nevertheless, a very quick learner with some work already done and presentable.

Translation:  I am looking to build a longterm relationship with someone who doesn’t pay rent, or understand the full cost of taxes as a freelancer.  Must have professional skills.