be more self-sufficient, patient, curious, and have learned to read individuals from the second they walk into the hostel. There is certainly one setback to working at this hostel-a person must learn to say goodbye to people who touch their life like no other. Aside from all of that, the bar kicks mad ass in the summertime and throughout the snowier season. The outside patio is constantly full of blissful laughter, and the inside bar gives musicians the chance to showcase their talent to people from around the world. All of us that work at the hostel hang out here all year-it's one of the best places in Toronto to party or just chill out. The staff offers an attitude of acceptance and non-judgment that people are drawn to. Perhaps that's why people have troubles leaving this place? While the job cannot be completely synonymous with simply a good time (afterall, it is work) it does often have me question if a better job exists. "Running a hostel is fun, because you meet many interesting, happy, funny, party loving, at times crazy, colorful, brave and wise travelers, who share their adventurous, wild sometimes ex-saturated humorous stories, make you laugh and widen your horizon by introducing you to new food concepts, spiritual wisdom and jokes. The first objective however is to meet the physical needs of the backpackers, by providing them with clean, secure, inexpensive accommodation, hot showers free internet and a smile- we offer guests the comfort of "home away