Lalitha
& Sean

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Lalitha's profile description:
The little things make me happy and motivated. It could simply be having some strawberries with honey while drinking my favourite tea or seeing a garlic clove that I put in a cup with some water sprout roots. I like experiencing the little things that life has to offer whether it'd be good or bad. Tiny events can have the biggest impact, and my life mission is to fully experience or enjoy those moments. My husband and I want to take the next step in our lives by moving to Ireland. We made this account because we wanted to explore Ireland and what it has to offer before making the big move. We also want to gain new skills such as gardening, learning about farms, or any other skills you'd like to share we would be happy to learn! I have volunteered before, but it was online: I taught English to Chinese students and thoroughly enjoyed seeing the progress my students made.

Sean's Profile Description:
Learning crafts of any description is in my nature, from self-taught joinery, leathercraft, and mechanics. With qualifications in carpentry and tree surgery all the way to garden design. Being a natural introvert, I do enjoy alone time but new experiences and nature with my wife are essential. Lover of all songs bar country music, I'm easygoing but may take a bit longer than most to crack open my personality if we don't share many interests from the get-go. Moving to Ireland by the end of 2024 is our shared goal, to live sustainably and with animals on a small stead; but immersing myself in my family's heritage and culture before embarking was always part of the plan. For anyone hosting, I'd like to say I create an environment around myself where people can be open, and honest but also capable of laughing at me when in need of cheering up. I hope to bring a little bit of home with me to share with you. I have little volunteer experience outside of a charity shop but benefit from helping raise my 3 nieces for years on end and have a clear work ethic having run multiple businesses by the age of 20. I am excited to get to know you and contribute as best I can.

We hope to make new memories with you all! Thank you for reading our profile description
Interests
Outdoor activities
Vegetarian or vegan
Technology
Sustainability
LGBTQ
History
Camping
Carpentry
Art & design
Architecture
Van life
Self development
Plant care
Nature
Pets
Music
Movies & TV
Languages
Cooking & food
Drawing & painting
Fitness
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
DIY & crafts
Culture
Astronomy
Books
Animals
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner
Italian: Beginner
Japanese: Beginner
Korean: Beginner
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I would to love to learn and teach my native language. I am open to all languages!
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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn
We're interested in:
Charity Work
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Helping with Computers/ Internet
Able to teach about:
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Animal Care
Languages
Teaching
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Hello Workaway Community!

I'm thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and enthusiastic individual eager to contribute my skills and passion to your volunteer program. With a diverse background and a genuine love for animals and learning, I'm excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact in your community.

Pet-Sitting Expertise: As a proud pet owner myself, caring for animals comes naturally to me. Whether it's cuddling with cats, walking dogs, or tending to other furry friends, I provide attentive and loving care. My experience as a pet-sitter, coupled with my genuine love for animals, ensures that your pets will be in safe and capable hands.

Retail and Customer Service: With a solid foundation in retail, including roles at Kohl's and Rue 21, I bring extensive customer service experience to the table. I understand the importance of providing exceptional service and creating positive experiences for customers. My friendly demeanor and strong communication skills make me a valuable asset in any customer-facing role.

Produce Expertise: My time at Martin's Supermarket equipped me with valuable skills in produce handling and merchandising. From stocking shelves to cutting fresh fruit, I'm adept at ensuring quality and presentation standards are met. I bring a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence to every task.

Janitorial Experience: At Rivian, I gained hands-on experience in janitorial duties, including cleaning and maintaining various areas throughout the facility. From cafeteria cleanup to restroom maintenance, I take pride in creating clean and sanitary environments. My proficiency in operating cleaning equipment ensures efficient and thorough cleaning processes.

Gardening Enthusiast: While I'm a beginner in gardening, I'm eager to expand my knowledge and skills in this area. I'm enthusiastic about getting my hands dirty and learning the ins and outs of cultivating plants and nurturing gardens. I'm open to guidance and excited about the opportunity to contribute to any gardening projects.

Crochet artist: As a skilled crocheter, I'm passionate about sharing my knowledge and helping others learn this craft. Whether it's offering assistance or teaching beginners, I'm happy to share my love for crochet with others.

TEFL-Certified English Teacher: Armed with a TEFL certificate, I bring professional expertise in teaching English to learners of all ages and backgrounds. With a dynamic and engaging approach to language instruction, I'm committed to empowering students to unlock their full potential and achieve their language learning goals.

In summary, I'm a confident and friendly individual with a diverse skill set and a genuine desire to contribute positively to your volunteer program. I'm eager to immerse myself in new experiences, make meaningful connections, and make a difference in the lives of others. Thank you for considering me as a potential volunteer, and I look forward to the opportunity to work together!
Thank you,
Lalitha

Sean's Skill Description:
I studied garden design for 2 years and hope to study for a further year, I have 7 years of experience in rigging corporate hospitality event structures most notably South African stretch tents. Due to the seasonal nature of the above work, I have spent my winters completing contracts as a plumbers mate, landscaper, forge assistant, self-taught welder, and trampoline technician. Spent 3 years running a campervan conversion company using my seasonal income to fund the endeavour and have recently changed the industry with leathercraft as a source of income and a timely hobby. My most notable work experience outside of the events business and my own companies belongs to carpentry within construction. Hoping to eventually build my own home, I have made it my mission to become a jack of all trades as best I can. There's more to list, but a CV can be supplied upon request, If I don't already know a skill, I sure as hell know where to find the ins and outs of completing the task. I look forward to helping out.
Age
25 & 23
What else ...
Lalitha:
I love to crochet, learn languages, read, and travel! My favourite thing to do is to come up with different or new meals to eat.

Sean:
I LOVE FOOD. Before my wife, I was married to food: from a young age my parents admitted their culinary ineptitude so my older brother and I took on the main role of avoiding their cooking at all costs. Aside from cooking, scenic views in real life and in a video game, equally appeal, an Xbox man through and through but I don't discriminate against other platforms: My wife loves Nintendo and we share computer gaming. Motorcycle rides and working on cars are a fascinating part of my life, otherwise, I can be found looking out for the next films in the cinema and the next series to watch on TV.
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  Gluten, Lactose intolerant, and kiwis
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27 Dec 2024

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help with home projects and ...)

HOST IS LOVELY, THE WORK IS PERFECT FOR AN EAGER EXTROVERTED COUPLE BUT BE WARNED OF THE HOSTS FATHER

My wife and I stayed for 2 months. We met our host Luci and she was lovely, her brother Thomas too. There is plenty of outdoor and indoor restoration work to do. It's a lovely setting close to the border, a genuinely beautiful estate, with all… read more amenities within a 15 minute drive radius, oh and a local Saturday market just a short walk down the road! Plenty of local historical sites and heritage to learn, sadly my wife and I didn't experience too much of this because we visited when the weather didn't allow too well in November and December. We had fun making timelapses and photographing our work in the stableyard home she wants converted. Because she spends most of her time in Spain, she would try to check in once a week to sort out your food allowance, material expenses and see general progress. The last few weeks of our stay was without wifi due to Storm Darragh taking trees down around the property so communication with Luci was a little more difficult but she has since invested in starlink with high speeds. Great for digital nomads or netflix lovers alike.

BE WARNED:
Throughout our entire experience, the hosts father Vere: continually put down our efforts, mocked our timetables, insulted my wife and I, demanded us to do things without politely asking, questioned everything we did, would ask for advice but then always go against it, insulted our more introverted relationship, made racist and sexist jokes, and never spoke to my black wife. Threatened to wake my wife when i had taken up her working hours that day due to her health conditions involving nerve pain. We tried our best to avoid him but be polite, despite the lack of reciprocation. Cherry on top, after an argument just a couple days before leaving, where i was on a time crunch to finish painting their sunroom, a task we had dedicated weeks to already and had wanted to finish before leaving. Vere demanded i stop and help him clean some rooms, i had explained the situation and declined, he then told me it had to be done within the hour and simply left. He returned later to insult my wife and I, I said i was not having this conversation and had openly set a boundary saying we will not be disrespected and i had already explained my reasons. He asked for reasons why and i simply said i am not having this conversation as you are incapable of understanding, i am leaving the room. He told me to freak off as i walked away and then i merely repeated the comment back. The next morning we wake up to my car with a screw in the side of one of our tires, perfectly in the side, no dirt or muck around it, and a good three inches away from the tread. Take that as you will. Mentioned it to Luci the next morning and she hurriedly offered to pay for it.

We voiced our thoughts and feelings regarding Vere to our host Luci on several occasions prior and were informed she would have a chat and that she put it down to his case of "old man syndrome". We don't believe Luci had this chat.

An extroverted couple may be more suitable to Vere, but i believe anyone can get on with Luci. I'm sure Luci will be saddened by our review, but when my wife is in fear of her safety and stays up until 3/4am several days in a row because of her father, I hope it changes her perspective.

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