We've been looking for someone to work Fridays and Saturdays overnight at the hostel. Lee and I have been pulling those graveyard shifts since the start, and it's getting to be a little too much. Everyone else who works for us has been people that contacted us directly or came through friends, so we were a little wary about posting an open ad for staff. With another long weekend looming, we finally sucked it up and posted an ad on Loquo, the Spanish Craig's List.

You wouldn't believe some of the responses we got. Most people just send a very professional blank email with a sloppy resume attached.

But I really can't get over how European resumes (CVs) always include pictures. And secondly, I can't believe some of the pictures people send. Would you hire any of these people?



The photos don't exactly shout "I'm responsible and mature. I don't have a drinking problem. I can be trusted with your brand new business. Hire me."

Then there's the guy who informed us that he's Irish American so he can "drink and tell stories" and hates George Bush. Thanks. If I were looking for a college roommate, you'd be short-listed.

We were particularly impressed by one guy's seemingly professional attitude and invited him for an interview. After having to air out the lobby for an hour to rid ourselves of his BO, we realized it wasn't quite a good fit.

All's well that ends well. We've found a Hoscar winning Chilean guy that's starting on Friday. He's got a good attitude and, more importantly, good hygiene.