Markus

Germany
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I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Guatemala - from Apr 2022 until May 2022
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Hey everybody!
I'm Markus, 24 years old and I'm from Augsburg, the south of Germany.
In 2017, after graduating from school, I spent almost three months in the US to see what's out there outside of Europe. There, I had the chance to gain some experience with Workaway and it was simply amazing. It's a chance to explore a side of the people and their culture you would never see as a regular tourist.
In 2018, I started studying Industrial Engineering at the University of Augsburg.
During the 2019 semester break, I had the chance to get to know the Australian way of life. First, I discovered the east of Australia on my own. In the last two weeks, I met a friend who moved to Australia and we explored Fraser Island and the Whitsundays, among other places.
After successfully completing my bachelor's degree in august 2021, I am currently working in Project Management at Airbus until february 2022. The work is challenging, educational, and diverse. In Project Management, I have always been able to draw on skills that I have learned while traveling. Teamwork, approaching people with an open mind, and of course a certain amount of joy in planning are just a few of them.
Through COVID, however, my bucket list is getting longer and longer. So I've decided to travel again for six months before starting my master's degree with renewed energy.
I am very excited to come back to Florida and travel from there to south America via the Caribbean (I am always open for good recommendations).
After that, I am looking forward to exciting months in the south of Africa.

My goal: to leave the comfort zone, because life begins outside the comfort zone!
Interests
Beach
Hitchhiking
Adventure sports
Water sports
Cycling
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Van life
Farming
Carpentry
Sustainability
Animals
DIY & crafts
Technology
Politics / Social justice
Self development
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Hospitality/Tourism
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Art Projects
Able to teach about:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
My big advantage is that I have many different skills and the ones I don't have already, I am open and interested to learn.
For more than 10 years I have been financing my own travels besides school or my studies. I'm always looking for new exciting challenges to expand my skills, which is why I've already had probably more than 15 different jobs.
Especially manual and creative jobs where a high level of problem solving skills are required, I have always been happy to accept. It is irrelevant to me whether I have to get my hands dirty or not.
From childcare, renovating houses, working in a car garage, farm work, driving an excavator, tutoring to Project Management at Airbus, almost everything has been there.
I'm looking forward to my next challenge!
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Age
25
Nationality
German
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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14/05/2019

Left by host (Experience country life with ...) for Workawayer (Markus)

Marcus did not have a long time in Australia and only spent a week with us but he was very good company, polite and a willing worker. He was able to think for himself and carry out a lot of various tasks. We would recommend him to anyone.

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12/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Markus) for host for (Experience country life with ...)

It was such a good week, staying with Ann and Ross. The work was mostly fencing and gardening, so easy to do and I’ve learned a lot about cutting trees and other things. The meals were simply great and I enjoyed the conversations as well. Thank you Ross and Ann for the great time.

(Excellent )

28/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Markus) for host for (Looking for some help on our ...)

Thank you so much for the 10 days I was working with you two!
The relation between working time and time off was more than fair and I am really happy to had the chance to stay with you.
Thank you as well for all the nice tips of places I should see, like the best beach in whole Hawaii!
Tom and Laura are great host‘s and I really enjoyed the time… read more

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24/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Markus)

Markus was incredible. The quality of his work was extremely good. Every job was done well, neatly and completed. He was also good at cleaning up after finishing a job and making sure everything was put away. I highly recommend this responsible young man for basic carpentry, stone work and other semi-skilled jobs. He's bright and can figure out… read more

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03/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Markus)

One of the most intelligent workawayers I had. Aware and interested in world affairs. I could entrust him tasks that required independence and analytic skills. Also fun to be around.

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28/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Markus) for host for (Cultural and educational ...)

I stayed with Arek almost two weeks and it was such a nice experience.
He is very friendly, nice and I enjoyed to discuss with him about different things.
It is a good chance to learn a lot, but he also accepts your own ideas what I really liked.
For our time off, he had a lot of good ideas for things to do.
When I am in this area again, I am sure… read more

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14/05/2019

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12/04/2019

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28/11/2017

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24/11/2017

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03/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Markus)

One of the most intelligent workawayers I had. Aware and interested in world affairs. I could entrust him tasks that required independence and analytic skills. Also fun to be around.

(Excellent )

28/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Markus) for host for (Cultural and educational ...)

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30/09/2017

Left by host (Small, well rounded farm ...) for Workawayer (Markus)

Markus was great help on the farm! He stayed with us for 2 weeks and helped us mow pasture with the tractor and put big round bales of hay out, some fence building projects and he has great animal husbandry skills. I completely entrusted him to the care of all of the farm animals while he was here and he did a great job. Easy going with a nice… read more

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29/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Markus) for host for (Small, well rounded farm ...)

At first I have to say thank you Betina and Cliff.
I stayed with them the last two weeks and it was an amazing experience.
The main work consisted in feeding the animals and some other easy work.
Normaly after working, Betina cooked for me and it was always a pleasure to eat it ;)
While these two weeks, Betina organised a lot of things and she was… read more

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03/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Markus) for host for (Language learning and ...)

This was my first Workaway experience and it was great. Mihir hosted me 5 days and he was an excellent host.
He gave me tips about DC., he cooked for me and in general he was really hospitable.
His flat is located in a safe/calm area, just 5min. to the next supermarket/bus station.
Thank's for hosting me Mihir!

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