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Why I'm a staffer, and more

Folks, people ask me why I'm permanently committed to my job as  customer service rep at craigslist.

Also asked: why I'm not
interesting in selling the company.

The deal is that my personal mission, my twist on public service, means that I
gotta stay firmly part of the grassroots, the virtual street.

My permanent personal commitment to customer service helps make that happen.

Days ago, I realized that I'm not interested in selling because too much money
tends to sever one's connection to the grassroots.

Money can change you, and I
resist that kind of thing.

(… and please indulge me, here's a really important story on craigslist.)

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13 Responses to Why I'm a staffer, and more

Наталия says:

Песенки для развития ваших детей
Материал для развития детей дошкольного и школьного возраста.

Ace in your Pocket says:

Yep, hop off the N Judah line,
Grab a Jamba Juice,
walk on up and meet,
Mr. Customer Service No.#1
Yep, I wish more people were like him.
The beauty of San Francisco

Peter says:

Thank you for your shining example of what can be achieved when passing on the chance to make a lot of money. Very admirable qualities indeed, and very rare in our society.

Ines says:

Mr. Newmark, thank you so, so, much for your brilliant web site. I am addicted to the web site and advertise my self a lot! You are awesome. I am a small family child care in Columbia, Missour and thanks to you my small business reaches my community and serve them with taking care of their little ones. I Thank You from the bottom of my hart!

Elaine_Fogel says:

I applaud your commitment, Craig. As they say in our tribal language, Kol Hakavod.
Same reason why I choose to help nonprofits market and brand better. It isn't going to make me rich, but it sure is rewarding.
Best!

alek says:

Your "personal commitment to customer service" plays a HUGE role in what make's Craigslist to helpful to millions – keep up the great work!