fumes and blueberry - interesting perspective. I don't reckon they're fishing at all - can't think of another player that is taking the time to call applicants (and not charge an application fee either, just quietly).
VB did turn out to be an OK place to play and there has to be something said for the working environment. Sure across the pacific isn't a thrill a minute, but surely others will follow. These guys have proven astute in the past and seem keen to build a solid business, staffed with the right people. No-one ever forces us to apply or even express an interest, do they?