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Hi there, actually just started out recently with my workaway account.
I'm Anita, tricky saying where I'm from, Lol. I am half German, half Indian, I hold German and Canadian citizenship, Overseas citizenship to India & a NIN from the UK. I've been in the Matrix/Rat race/Workforce, for almost 20 years now. Growing up, my siblings and I were home-schooled.
Finished University quite some years ago, with an advanced Psychology degree and most of my working life has been in the social sector working with children/youth ages 0 to 21, including those with physical and psychological disabilities, in 4 different countries; and in a wide variety of settings/environments, including Kindergartens, Preschools, After school centers, Group homes, Summer/Spring camps, Respite work, Tutoring, Autism training and English lessons.
I love traveling and do as much of it as I can. I grew up in the UK & India, immigrated to Canada in my late teens, a few years later moved to Berlin for a couple University transfer student years before moving back to Canada and graduating. During the pandemic my grandparents requested I move to Bavaria, Germany to be closer to them, thus I've been in Bavaria since November 2020.
Over the last few years (and compounded by the corona nightmare) I've become increasingly disillusioned with the way the world is moving, evolving and changing. I am not at all inspired or motivated to continue in the same old Rat Race another 35 years. Thus, I am looking to try out alternative ways of living, learning, working, vacationing, traveling and being alive!
Enter - Workaway.info! In all honesty, my Goal is to try out as many new things as I can and learn as much as I possibly can! I have a German driver's license and excellent health insurance. I want to muck in and get my hands dirty, working physically as much as possible. I'd also like to, through my skills, contribute as much as I can to hosts who would be gracious enough to have me. My first language is English, I also speak German fairly well, a few words of French and Hindi too.
On the relaxation side, I love reading, enjoy hiking, snowboarding, swimming, cooking, dancing, listening to music, sometimes binge watching TV shows. I like to work out, and have also started doing some yoga. Traveling is my ultimate love, I try to do as much of it as I can. Since being in Germany the last few years, visiting different cities in Europe, absorbing the art and history museums, older architecture/castles, trying street foods, local cuisines and drinks has been a big part of my vacation weeks every year.
Interests
Team sports
Self development
Dancing
Movies & TV
Adventure sports
Yoga / Wellness
Sustainability
Outdoor activities
Water sports
Winter sports
Plant care
Nature
Mountain
Languages
History
Hiking
Gardening
Fitness
Farming
DIY & crafts
Culture
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Camping
Books
Beach
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: Beginner
Hindi: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I'm happy to help anyone who wants to learn English.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Languages
Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Life at a Farmstay
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Some knowledge of:
Teaching
Babysitting and creative play
Being an elderly companion
More details about your skills
Professional Organizer (I love organizing) and Cleaner, I am actually quite good at cleaning, expert dishwasher, even for large groups.
Professional Home Cook (I also love cooking), I much prefer using whole ingredients and cooking from scratch, and I have plenty of experience cooking for large groups.
I've done some gardening, casually, every year for the last 8 or so years, vegetables, herbs, etc, also helping my Opa clearing paths, trimming hedges, cutting trees, pulling up trees etc.
English teacher (Children and Adults)
I worked as a Waitress/Bartender in Canada and Germany for about 4 or so years during my time in University.
The last year and a half been working part time at a Bakery/Deli.
I've been in the social sector working with children/youth from 0 - 21 for almost 20 years.
Very eager to learn as much as I can
Desire to work with my hands as much as possible
Very good work ethic
Early riser
Age
35
What else ...
I want to learn as much as I can, construction, permaculture, gardening, animals, farming, wood chopping, bee keeping, olive oil pressing, cheese making, beer & spirit making, etc etc etc there are so many things out there to learn.
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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Serghei was a wonderful and accommodating host. I very much enjoyed working there, some days we worked more, some days less but it was never very difficult and Serghei was always there to help. I had many amazing experiences during this time, I was also able to meet a lot… read more
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Serghei was a wonderful and accommodating host. I very much enjoyed working there, some days we worked more, some days less but it was never very difficult and Serghei was always there to help. I had many amazing experiences during this time, I was also able to meet a lot… read more
