As the nation's top bankers defend their way of life on Capitol Hill, MTV is readying reality shows about bankers whose lifestyles have been downsized.
The 405 Club, a site for unemployed New Yorkers; Craigslist; and finance industry Facebook groups -- including Citigroup Inc.'s -- have all been solicited for casting calls regarding a show that promises to be something like "The Real World" meets "Wall Street."
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Interested? Here's the ad:
Were you living large but hit hard by the current economic situation? Did you
have a pimped out crib and now have to downsize? Has you new financial status
affected your relationships because you can no longer play with the high
rollers? Are you dating someone who had it all, but find yourself disappointed
to have to swap five course entrees for five dollar footlongs? Do you feel that
you can't possibly give up the life you worked for, but are left with no other
choice? If you have answered 'yes' to any of these, then MTV would like to hear
your story. If you appear to be between the ages of 17-28 and can't
afford your lifestyle and would like to share your story please email us
DIRECTLYat LIFESTYLE@MTVN.COM. Please include a your name, your story, a phone
number and a photo.
Perhaps MTV could add some other questions to make sure they secure the most representative cast:
These questions might be better asked of employees beyond the 17-to-28-year-old age range.
- Maria Woehr
Comments
Thanks for the love guys. We're in this together!
-405er
the405club.com
NY's Official Unemployment Benefit Collection Club.