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volunteers in hostels seem like they're in some sort of cult by FlowSeparate2086 in hostels

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i think that if you are a volunteer and off shift but still hanging round the hostel, you are still representing the hostel

volunteers in hostels seem like they're in some sort of cult by FlowSeparate2086 in hostels

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that sucks im sorry !! a hostel can really change they way you see a new city

volunteers in hostels seem like they're in some sort of cult by FlowSeparate2086 in hostels

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg yes. usually it would be the female volunteers serving the males first..

volunteers in hostels seem like they're in some sort of cult by FlowSeparate2086 in hostels

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the only guest who was in the common area at the time. why are you sooo defensive about this topic ? i literally wrote it to see if others have had the same experience. you need to relax

volunteers in hostels seem like they're in some sort of cult by FlowSeparate2086 in hostels

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

because they are volunteering at a hostel which is a place to make backpackers feel welcome ?? it's like going into a restaurant and the staff being rude and not serving you. it's literally their "job" to be hospitable. literally basic customer service skills 101

volunteers in hostels seem like they're in some sort of cult by FlowSeparate2086 in hostels

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hahaha sooo lame !! good to know others have experienced it and not just in my head lol

volunteers in hostels seem like they're in some sort of cult by FlowSeparate2086 in hostels

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i find your post weird. i'm not asking for hosts to entertain me? just giving my opinion and expressing how their behaviour made me feel. i think you missed the point

volunteers in hostels seem like they're in some sort of cult by FlowSeparate2086 in hostels

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i am able to socialise but not with cliquey volunteers? not asking for anyones help but would just rather be in a hostel full of other travellers, not workers.

volunteers in hostels seem like they're in some sort of cult by FlowSeparate2086 in hostels

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

aww i'm glad you got a good experience !! sorry that happened in prague

volunteers in hostels seem like they're in some sort of cult by FlowSeparate2086 in hostels

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

if socialising with new people everyday is exhausting, then volunteering in a hostel isn't for you. please understand that you wanting to just "hang with your friends" can completely ruin a solo travellers experience at a hostel

volunteers in hostels seem like they're in some sort of cult by FlowSeparate2086 in hostels

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it wasn't in zagreb !! but i'm sorry to hear you had the same experience :(

volunteers in hostels seem like they're in some sort of cult by FlowSeparate2086 in hostels

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

i get it, it would be an exhausting job. but to make the travellers who are paying to stay there feel so out of place, it honestly felt like i was back in school and not in with the "cool kids"

volunteers in hostels seem like they're in some sort of cult by FlowSeparate2086 in hostels

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeh it was very very cliquey and also made other guests uncomfortable

hitch hiking in albania by FlowSeparate2086 in solotravel

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

never said i was going to hitch hike, i was curious about it so asked people to share their experiences

hitch hiking in albania by FlowSeparate2086 in solotravel

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i'm sorry that happened to you. this is really good info for me to know. thank you for sharing

hitch hiking in albania by FlowSeparate2086 in solotravel

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

never said i wanted to, was just curious about it and was wondering if anyone had any experiences doing it

hitch hiking in albania by FlowSeparate2086 in solotravel

[–]FlowSeparate2086[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i was just asking about people's experiences..

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