I recently got a lovely piece of fan mail asking me why I have not posted anything new recently. Despite my healthy ego, the fan mail was much appreciated.

The reason why I haven’t been able to post much as of late is because I have been busy chasing the all mighty dollar. More on that in a later post, perhaps.

Getting back to the fan mail, as some of you might have noticed, I have also been getting some acrimonious comments on our site. And I wanted to make a general retort by comparing the situation to another very common phenomenon in NYC — getting passed up by doormen at nightclubs. It seems to me that the readers making these bitter comments about my fabulous lifestyle among the bankers, private equiteers, hedgefunders of the world are just doing so for a really basic, primal reason: envy. That’s right, not much to it — they’re just mad because they have not been able to enjoy the same perks themselves.

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Dear Ex-Working Girl:

How about the OLDER Guy or the Younger Guy? Got any insight on them? The other ones that you describe are pretty much on par…you are a very good writer!!! .

Monica

(Note this comment was in response to the Ex-Working Girl’s The Guys Guide post)

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Dear Ex-Working Girl,

I enjoy ur columns and advice but would like ur opinions/insight to my question. I will start at a boutique bank ( major european one ) in about two weeks focusing on M & A and restructuring. I am geniunely [sic] interested in the work but am a little afraid that my social life and health will suffer. I mean im in my early 20’s and want to go out, meet girls , etc. More

Dear Ex-Working Girl,

Is it true that attractive successful women in NYC won’t even give a guy a look unless he is rich. To what extent is this statement true?

So Ronery

Dear So Ronery,

It is true, but not unfair. More

This week the Ex-Working Girl stereotypes different types of boys. If we missed your type, note it and we’ll think of something just for you!

Brazilian Studs - A bit too skinny for my taste, but oh boy, can they dance. And yes, the accent does not hurt. If you find yourself dealing with a true native Brazilian, don’t be offended if they are not as quick to buy you a drink like over in the States. One, it’s a cultural thing because in South America it’s not so much about the “singles scene” where it’s girl-meets-boy-at-bar. Most of the girls at clubs are there with their boyfriends. Second point — the drinks are so freakin’ cheap down there that it’s not even that big of a deal for a guy to buy you a drink. Overall, I am a big fan of Brazilian guys.
Euros - I’ve dated guys from England, Germany and Spain. Here’s one piece of advice for the American girls who want to settle down — find yourself a piece of Euroass.
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