Brichanise

United States
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Travelling

Activities i am interested in:

swimming
foodie
dancing
tv
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Hello Y’All

I’m from USA 🇺🇸 born/raised.
Tennessee

I am interested in traveling and meeting life long friends.

Making videos, dancing and singing are a few of my hobbies.

I am a Christian and enjoy helping others.

Love love love trying new foods, my diet is vegetarian/vegan.
Interests

Sustainability

Culture

Fashion or beauty

Politics / Social justice

Events & social

Charity work

Self development

Vegetarian or vegan

Cooking & food

Performing arts

History

Music

Dancing

Winter sports

Yoga / Wellness

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Adventure sports
Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I’m a native English speaker, I have done English teaching in Europe.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:

Eco Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Light maintenance

Some knowledge of:

Charity Work

Being an elderly companion

Light gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Able to teach about:

Art Projects

Languages

Teaching

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills

Skills included but not limited to:

Carpentry
-Building small houses
-electrical tools

Gardening/farm
-Eco gardening
-farm to table
-chicken coop
-bee keeping

Art/media
-social media management
-content creating
-performing arts
YouTube/TikTok:Brichanise

Fitness:
-soccer
-swim

Education:
-Business associates degree
-6 years of university
-5 years of tutoring experience

Lifeguard certified
AED certified
First aid certified
CPR certified

Too many skills to put here; ask for my cv/resume.
Age

29
What else ...

I enjoy mobile games, dress up games, thrift store and window shopping.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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15 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Dutch and English speakers to ...)

3 months

While Robbie’s son was smart, talented, and kind, and I appreciated the chef’s meals three times a day, along with the day trips with his wife and extended family, my experience with Robbie himself was highly uncomfortable and distressing.

**Inappropriate and Racist Remarks**
Robbie made several racist and offensive comments that … read more

(Negative )

15 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Join a a cultural and ...)

The hostel itself is in a great location, surrounded by many tourist spots, which made exploring during downtime enjoyable.

The host was very kind and helpful, and I appreciated his interest in incorporating different cultures into the experience, which was cool and interesting. The girl workers were especially kind to me, which made the … read more

(Excellent )

15 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Experience farming and take ...)

Two/three weeks

This was one of my favorite Workaway experiences! My host and his son were incredibly kind and fun to be around. Having lived in Australia, their English was excellent, which made communication effortless.

The experience was filled with unique and enjoyable activities like exploring local markets, going on ATV rides, and … read more

(Excellent )

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15 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Dutch and English speakers to ...)

(Negative)

15 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Join a a cultural and ...)

(Excellent)

15 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Experience farming and take ...)

(Excellent)

15 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Help our family to build a ...)

This Workaway experience in the countryside of Malaysia was truly enjoyable and memorable! The family was incredibly kind and laid-back, making it a great place to relax and connect.

I had my own room, which was comfortable, and the WiFi was good, making it easy to stay connected. While there wasn’t any air conditioning, the peaceful environment … read more

(Excellent)

15 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Teach English at our school ...)

While working under Farrukh and Polina, I encountered several significant challenges that made the experience frustrating and unprofessional.

1. **Disrespectful and Unfair Behavior**: Farrukh yelled at me in the café, at dinner. This behavior was both unprofessional and unnecessary. The cashier, embarrassed by his treatment of me, reassured me … read more that I could eat dinner there, highlighting how inappropriate the situation was.

2. **Food Issues**: On my first day, no meals were provided for me. When I inquired, I was told to purchase my own food because, unlike others. Even after this, meals were inconsistent—I often had to rely on fruit, salad, and cake for lunch and dinner.

3. **Room Assignment Chaos**: Room reassignments were poorly handled. I was initially placed with someone who openly disliked me, then asked to move to a room with a child, and finally back to my original roommate, with a downgrade in accommodations. These changes were made without notice, adding to the frustration.

4. **Resource Disorganization**: I was promised that projectors would be available at the new location. However, upon arrival, I was informed that there were none. When I suggested asking the front desk for spare TVs, only one was provided, and it was taken by another teacher, even though it was my idea and I had the youngest group. Their justification was that I had already printed assignments for my kids, which felt petty and unfair.

5. **Coworker Drama and Idea Theft**: Some coworkers tried to take credit for my work or steal my ideas. One even brought up how I had printed $30 worth of assignments for the next week, seemingly to undermine me. This criticism was unfounded since Polina’s printer wasn’t working at the hotel, and I prioritized being prepared, unlike others who were clearly less organized.

6. **Positive Notes**: Some of the other workers were kind, though I mostly kept to myself due to earlier drama. The children I worked with were fantastic—bright, enthusiastic, and a joy to teach. The provided laptop was very useful, and the first hotel had adequate resources for teaching.

**Constructive Feedback**
- **Respect and Professionalism**: Farrukh and Polina must foster a respectful work environment. Yelling at staff and dismissing valid concerns damages morale.
- **Consistency in Support**: Ensure meals and accommodations are provided fairly and consistently for all staff members.
- **Resource Management**: Deliver on promises regarding teaching tools and avoid favoritism when distributing shared resources like TVs.
- **Recognition of Efforts**: Acknowledge employees’ hard work instead of allowing others to take credit or undermine them.

**Conclusion**
The experience was marred by unprofessionalism, disorganization, and favoritism. Despite this, I appreciated the opportunity to work with incredible students and the supportive environment created by some coworkers. Farrukh and Polina could greatly improve the work environment by addressing these issues.

Side note: Dian the lady from Russian was kind and supportive.

(Good)

15 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Language exchange with our ...)

One week

This Workaway experience was a bit further out from the city compared to others, but having the option of a scooter made getting around much easier and enjoyable.

The host was a very kind lady, although I didn’t meet her in person. Her dad stayed at the house at night, which made it feel comfortable and safe. I really enjoyed going to … read more

(Excellent)

15 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Help with our indoor and ...)

Three weeks

Staying with Kelly in Chiang Mai was a fantastic experience! The location is a bit far from the city center (about 20 minutes by bus), but the peaceful surroundings more than make up for it.

Kelly is incredibly sociable and made us feel very welcome. She went out of her way to take us to local temples and introduced us to her … read more

(Excellent)

15 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Looking for volunteers to ...)

Two months

My stay with this host was disappointing and uncomfortable due to several issues that I believe are important for others to be aware of before deciding to volunteer or stay here.

1. **Miscommunication and Lack of Clarity**
When I initially agreed to this arrangement, I was under the impression that I would be teaching English, … read more

(Neutral)

4 Jun 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Teaching at a preschool in ...)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My experience with Ms. Lina and Mr. Rico during my Workaway stay in Surabaya was absolutely fantastic. They were exceptional hosts who ensured my comfort and made my stay memorable. They frequently invited me to join them for various activities such as going to church, visiting malls, or hiking.

Key Highlights:
- Stayed in Surabaya … read more

(Excellent)

1 Mar 2024

Left by host for Workawayer

Nicole is a very good teacher. we like her a lot especially our kids. She prepared materials and games for our kids.
She is a very friendly teacher too.
Terimakasih banyak Nicole
See you again

(Excellent)

5 Jan 2024

Left by Workawayer for host (Volunteer welcome to teach ...)

I enjoyed getting to know the family and their traditions, the accommodations, and food was amazing.

I tutored their sons 5 and 11, in English. I created their lesson plans daily, the oldest boy seems to be very smart and interested in learning.

The youngest was only able to sit and study around 30 mins daily.

The two sessions daily, … read more

(Very good)