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Experiences is what I treasure most. In terms of material possessions I am quite a minimalist. I would rather spend my money on creating memories than on increasing the things that I own. I am 59, single, in good health and retired. I am grateful for what I have and want to make the most of it. I enjoy traveling. My goal is to travel the world for 6-7 months of the year and digest my experience at home in California the remainder of the year. Apart from 2020, the Covid year, I have more or less done this for the last 5-6 years.
Workaway has been great for me. It provides some structure, purpose and instant friends. I have used it for stints in Alaska, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Colombia and Ecuador and enjoyed each of them immensly.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I am learning Spanish and would love to improve my skills in it. I have been a teaching assistand in English teaching institutes in Colombia, Cambodia and Ecuador.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
More details about your skills
My professional life consisted of 30 years of software programming in high tech companies in Silicon Valley, California. Work is important to keep the mind busy and engaged. I have continued to do that, but in totally different fields. I worked for 1 month in a kitchen in Esalen, California (https://www.esalen.org/), for 2 months in house keeping at a resort in Kalani, Hawaii (https://www.kalani.com/), as a teaching assistant in English teaching institues in Colombia/Ecuador/Cambodia, as a helper on an island in Alaska for 2 weeks. These were as part of a work exchange program. I have also spent a month in yoga/spiritual ashrams in Rishikesh, India, and worked as a cashier/stocker in a grocery store for 3 months. I am conscientious, diligent and hard working and can be trusted to do the tasks assigned to me cheerfully and without oversight.
Age
60
What else ...
I am fit and healthy. I recently did the Camino de Santiago walk in Spain (800 km in 5 weeks with a 25 pound backpack). I can be counted on to do physical work.
I am originally from India. I came to USA as a 22 year old to go to graduate school and stayed on to work in the high tech industry, and now as a workaway. I hope to continue my life journey with an experience with you!!
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Driver's licence
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The workload was ideal - approximately 15 hours a week of classroom time + approx 5 hours of preparation time. Enough time to keep one busy, yet enough free time too. The students were kids of all ages, the… read more
He is a great human being, calm, patient, the first person born in India to visit us, we were able to learn… read more
My room was spacious and comfortable. The teaching load was 5 hours a day for 5 days a week - it gave me adequate free time. My work schedule was given to be at the start, so I could plan accordingly. The students were mostly young, highly motivated and fun to be around with. The… read more
My room was spacious and comfortable. The teaching load was light and gave me ample free time. My work schedule was given to be at the start, so I could plan accordingly. The students were mostly young, highly motivated and fun to be around with. The staff/teachers were conscientious,… read more
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The workload was ideal - approximately 15 hours a week of classroom time + approx 5 hours of preparation time. Enough time to keep one busy, yet enough free time too. The students were kids of all ages, the… read more
He is a great human being, calm, patient, the first person born in India to visit us, we were able to learn… read more
My room was spacious and comfortable. The teaching load was 5 hours a day for 5 days a week - it gave me adequate free time. My work schedule was given to be at the start, so I could plan accordingly. The students were mostly young, highly motivated and fun to be around with. The… read more
My room was spacious and comfortable. The teaching load was light and gave me ample free time. My work schedule was given to be at the start, so I could plan accordingly. The students were mostly young, highly motivated and fun to be around with. The staff/teachers were conscientious,… read more
