The following Denver Craigslist ad in the "denver craigslist > community > volunteers" section (I didn't link to the ad itself since those links are temporary) was brought to my attention on a Ravelry forum:
I replied to the forum poster with:
Seriously, I know we're in hard economic times and all, but let's get real. People's time is valuable and if you can't be there to run your own damn store, at least pony up a few dollars for the person you want to do so. The part that particularly got to me was the "Must have high integrity and an honorable character" line. Obviously a character trait missing in the poster.
I did a little more research and I'm pretty sure I've got the general idea about what this woman is trying to do with this store. I just don't agree with the mentality and definitely won't be spending any of my money there.
Knitter or Crocheter Needed To Volunteer at Yarn Shoppe (Denver)
Date: 2010-01-09, 5:03PM MST
Reply to: see below
Yarn Shoppe in Tamarac Sq Mall Space #206 seeks a volunteer for two days a week for 4 hours each day.
Requirements:
Senior Citizen, or Student is preferable.
Must be able to knit or crochet during shift 11:00am - 3:00pm.
Must bring own project to knit or crochet to work with you.
Must be able to sit down for several minutes at a time.
Must be able to greet customers in a friendly manner.
Must be able to write up sales receipts.
Must be 100% responsible and dependable for shift.
Must be able to multi task.
Must have high integrity and an honorable character.
If interested, please email resume to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
WRITE YOUR NAME and the word RESUME in the Subject line.
Junk, sales, and inappropriate emails will NOT be opened and read.
I replied to the forum poster with:
Shame on whomever is trying to get away with that. Obviously the poster is going to profit from selling yarn, so he/she should pay someone to man the store. The person is not even offering to provide the yarn to demonstrate with. Most definitely tacky. I really hope nobody would agree to do such a thing.
Seriously, I know we're in hard economic times and all, but let's get real. People's time is valuable and if you can't be there to run your own damn store, at least pony up a few dollars for the person you want to do so. The part that particularly got to me was the "Must have high integrity and an honorable character" line. Obviously a character trait missing in the poster.
I did a little more research and I'm pretty sure I've got the general idea about what this woman is trying to do with this store. I just don't agree with the mentality and definitely won't be spending any of my money there.
Name: LaDonna
