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Availability from September (TBC)
Hello!
I am a single mum up for sharing my home in Palma on the beautiful Island of Mallorca. We are looking for an extra pair of hands to share responsibilities of the house and get some exterior painting and gardening done.
I am mummy to Felix who just turned 2 years. I work full time. Candidates should be comfortable / have experience with little one's. Some light cooking and cleaning also required.
A bit about me - I was born in England, and I’m half Italian, I’ve worked & travelled internationally using the Island as a home base for over 9 years.
Responsibilities are to keep on top of the house work, cleaning three times a week and cook meals for us all twice a week. Felix is now attending nursery weekdays 8am - 3pm. These are the best hours to get the work done, (when he is out of the house)!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I have been sharing with housemates for over 10 years and love meeting new people to share hobbies with. I’m into yoga, cycling, hiking, swimming and exploring the Island and festivals, going on excursions as well as chilling on the sofa shuffling through Netflix together.
I am English, half Italian & speak basic Spanish and would love to improve! Birgit has a good level of Spanish as well. We include German and enjoy 3 languages spoken at home, more diversity is welcome!
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Help
I work full time, 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday, (9-5). I do have some flexibility around these hours but I generally work quite a lot.
I already share our home with one AMAZING work-awayer, Birgit, who has been here since September 2022 and has decided to stay indefinitely (hooray)! We are getting on so well and it’s wonderful to have Birgit stay since by now, Felix has formed a strong bond. Birgit is Austrian, a life coach & spiritual healer and works mostly online from her room in the apartment around the hours she takes care of Felix. She has two grown up kids herself, and speaks fluent German, Spanish & English!
Felix has just started going to nursery a bit longer, for his nap, at nursery. So now, he will stay from 8am to 3pm.
We are looking for an extra pair of hands to share responsibilities of the house. We usually need this help during the day when the house is quiet, Monday to Friday (with some flexibility). I have more need now for cleaning and maintenance / DIY around the apartment / gardening on the terrace.
Though there is not much need for child care Since Birgit and I manage this.
It’s great for Felix to meet new people and we find that by opening our home to other workawayer's, we enjoy a wealth of diversity and culture.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Italian: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Gemma speaks English & basic Italian but would love to improve her Spanish. Birgit, is our longest-standing workaway, since September 2022!!! She is a permanent house mate now and regarded as a second Mummy in Felix's eyes. Birgit is Austrian and speaks fluent German, English & (Spanish).
Accommodation
Join us in our shared apartment with sea views and a communal swimming pool!
We have a bright and airy double bedroom for single occupancy, and a shared bathroom, (only with Birgit), in a wonderful apartment which is all open plan and includes a large, decked out private roof top terrace and balcony.
The apartment is in a great area. We are close to Palma centre with excellent bus routes and cycle path links and we enjoy a peaceful neighbourhood in El Terreno.
I am opening my home as a friendly, fun & respectful housemate . I’m very clean and tidy and expect you to be too.
What else ...
The apartment is located 10mins bike ride from Palma centre with direct access to the bike lanes opposite the house. There are several buses that go from a bus stop within a 3mins walk, with regular buses to the beach or into town.
I love sharing activities such as hiking or rock climbing at the weekend or visiting a nearby Cala for a SUP! I have been teaching yoga at a studio in the centre of town for several years and although I am not teaching at the moment I have just re-started a daily Ashtanga practice and would welcome any interest to join.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have fiber optic, unlimited wifi all corners of the flat & balcony, reaching the front half of the terrace but this is really limited.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week (MAX)
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It did not feel like work though, because Felix is such a lovely little boy, always relaxed and content. He is also super cute and like cuddles, and I really enjoyed spending time with him.
The apartment is wonderful and located just by the water.… read more
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It did not feel like work though, because Felix is such a lovely little boy, always relaxed and content. He is also super cute and like cuddles, and I really enjoyed spending time with him.
The apartment is wonderful and located just by the water.… read more
They were so open and welcoming when I arrived, it really felt like being at home.
Gemma is a positive young woman, very trustful, who is always smiling and ready to help. She always invited me to join her, Felix and Birgit in weekend activities and I felt like I was part of the… read more
It’s been a pleasure to live with her and I trust her completely as a responsible adult. Tamara has stayed with us just over 2 weeks and has taken good care of everything. I trust her to look after my baby boy, (7 months), while I’m at work. When I return she’s straight away preparing a meal for us. The kitchen… read more
We all got on together so well and enjoyed good chats and lots of laughs and she was such a great worker as well! She would sing and dance with 5 month old Felix, he started to find his giggle, and Christina could really get him going. They had a sweet little time happy together. She took on a mini… read more
Gemma gave me a very warm welcome. She is incredibly kind and always makes sure I'm comfortable. We did a lot together, we went hiking, on the beach, at yoga and met friends of Gemma's. Even when I'm traveling alone, Gemma always gives me tips… read more
