They Need To Learn

So I've recently realized that people are not employed based on qualifications, but random acts of something I don't quite comprehend. How else can you explain the fact that when I strolled up to Cafe Pamplona to inquire about employment I was told by the waiter that they were not hiring at this moment? Obviously Cafe Pamplona has sacrificed its authenticity since reopening. I read an article about a few years old about how they only used to hire waifish men. When I entered, the wait staff consisted of a woman and a slightly pudgy guy. I'm obviously qualified, and I speak Spanish with a Spanish accent. I have all the qualifications according to Beulah: maleness, black trousers, and a slouch. Come on, I'm the poster boy for that. I'm certain if I met the proprietress she would immediately fire all other employees and put me in charge. But alas, she's really old and not quite present at her cafe. How sad.

Also, my good friend was also rejected today with the same response when she asked about employment at Lollicup bubble tea. Come on, people, she's female and Chinese, what more do you want?

So that's upsetting. Still unemployed, but now I'm a vagabond worker who fills anything HSA tells me. Also, my swipe card still works all over campus, which is a privelege only study abroad students have because everyone else's has been deactivated. How awesome. If things get really bad, my freshman year roommate is operating a homeless shelter in the square, and he's already preparing a room and a pot of soup for me. mmmm hobo soup.