By Jenny Xie, December 5, 2013
Five million people ride the New
York City subway everyday. Doubtless some of those passengers are
looking for a partner. "Love Conductor" Erika Christensen wants to help
them out.
Last year, she created Train Spottings.
It's an old-school matchmaking service, with a twist -- she finds her
clients and matchup candidates (the city's “most fabulous, attractive
and creative singles") on the subway. Now, she’s looking for help.
Christensen is seeking "subway cupids." Their task? Hand out Train
Spottings cards to high-potential singles on the train. Pay is not bad.
You get $1 for every card given out -- plus a commission of up to $200
for successful matches, as well as 15 percent of fees paid by a new
client.
Based on a recent Craigslist ad for the position, Christensen wants people who are magnetic, brave, disciplined, and "kind of a love nerd."
But also kind of a ninja.
Christensen elaborated on the job description for Brokelyn:
We’ve found great success with 'stick pocketing' meaning getting our card to the people however we can -- in books they’re reading, back pockets, Trader Joe’s bags, etc.