Economic times have been rough for a while now. Many hard working folks are displaced and unemployment checks are either dwindling or done. Brendan Grant, a student, is taking a new approach in job hunting: Buying his time via an eBay auction.

To read more about this new style of finding work, check it out here on eBay. Following is an excerpt:

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Congratulations! You have the unique opportunity to hire the one and only Brendan Grant of Madison, South Dakota. Don’t miss this important chance to acquire an individual who could benefit you and your company greatly by bringing his unique skills and putting them to work for you. Who is Brendan Grant? He is a 22 year old student attending Dakota State University in Madison, South Dakota where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and will graduate in December of 2003. What kind of skills does he have? Most people who specialize in computers specialize in specific areas such as programming, networking, support, etc. Very few specialize in multiple areas; Brendan Grant does. Calling himself a ‘multi-purpose geek,’ he is skilled at software engineering, networking, systems administration and more. What exactly is for sale? eBay rules as well as US Federal law forbid the buying and selling of humans, thus the person Brendan Grant is not for sale, however his time and services are. What is Brendan Grant looking for? He is looking for a company to provide his apt abilities and high quality results to. The employer benefits because Brendan’s track record shows he creates solutions that result in productivity gains and cost savings for the company. Brendan is a diligent and dedicated worker. You know we South Dakotans are known for this! What kind of services is Brendan offering? It all depends on what you need and what kind of job you want to hire him for. The only limitations are the job must be legal and with in the skills of Brendan. Would he be willing to work in a place other then South Dakota? In a word, yes. While he would if possible prefer to stay in South Dakota, he will go where he needs to in order to do the job you hire him for. Does Brendan have a resume? He does and it can be seen at the end of this listing, you can also get a copy here. I’m interested, when can he start? Brendan will be available from mid May 2003 to late August while on summer break from school. This would be a perfect time to give a trial run to see if you want to have him for longer term which could start as early as January 2004. Plan ahead! How can I contact Brendan? You have several choices, by post, e-mail, or via eBay they are:   eBay: click on the 'ask seller a question' link near the top of this auction. Mailing address:   Brendan Grant Zimmerman Hall Room 323 Madison, SD 57042 e-mail: I have a question that hasn't been asked yet. Feel free to contact Brendan via one of the above mentioned means and he'll be happy to answer any questions you may have. Don’t delay, this is a very rare opportunity and quantities are extremely limited.  By acting now on this offer, you are able to evaluate an exceptional worker focusing on your company.  If you delay, you may lose this rare chance and all of the benefits that come with it.

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