Woman 'sells' herself on eBay

Two years after she was made redundant, a 38-year-old woman is so desperate to find a job that she has offered herself on auction website eBay.

Deborah Bowen has struggled to meet mortgage repayments and faces being evicted from the Gloucester house she shares with her partner.

The British woman decided to "sell" herself on eBay in an attempt to gain the attention of prospective employers.

"For sale - a willing and able permanent or temporary employee," her ad - which includes her CV - states.

"Sales professional/BDM/W/house will do almost anything for work. Please read on, Could you be the right person to give me the right opportunity?"

Her post has failed to attract any bidders.

Ms Bowen told Britain's Daily Mail that her house needed a lot of maintenance, which prevented the couple from renting out their third bedroom.

"My partner is employed but it's only temporary and we don't pay benefits at all," she told The Mail.

"I thought eBay would be a great way of reaching a large audience and people from all types of sectors.

"I've been to so many recruitment agencies, but when they see I've been made redundant twice they just think I'm a job hopper and refuse to offer me anything.

"But I will do absolutely anything, drive a forklift truck or even clean toilets. I don't think people understand."

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