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I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
I love being outdoors, discovering new places, and learning about culture and history. Sustainability and a minimalist lifestyle are important to me.
My next destination:
Switzerland - from Jan 2026 until Jan 2026 View all
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Hallo, ich bin Monique 😊,
geboren in Vietnam, aufgewachsen seit meinem siebten Lebensjahr in Deutschland, und tief verwurzelt in einer großen, christlichen Familie. Mit fünf Geschwistern und inzwischen zehn Nichten und Neffen wird es bei uns oft laut, bunt und lebendig. Genau das liebe ich: Familie bedeutet mir unglaublich viel, und dieses Miteinander prägt mich sehr.
Beruflich bin ich ausgebildete Hotelfachfrau mit langjähriger Erfahrung in der 4- und 5-Sterne-Hotellerie. Mein Herz schlägt besonders für den Gästekontakt: Viele Jahre habe ich an der Rezeption gearbeitet, zuletzt auch als Front-Office-Managerin mit Verantwortung für ein siebenköpfiges Team. Aktuell bin ich wieder an der Rezeption tätig. Zwischendurch habe ich kurz in ein Finanzunternehmen hineingeschnuppert, bevor ich mir 2014 ganz bewusst eine Auszeit genommen habe, um mir einen großen Lebenstraum zu erfüllen – das Reisen.
Diese Reise hat mich nachhaltig geprägt. Ich durfte fremde Kulturen kennenlernen, besondere Begegnungen erleben und viele wertvolle Erfahrungen sammeln, für die ich bis heute sehr dankbar bin. Genau deshalb schätze ich Workaway so sehr: Es ist für mich eine wunderbare Möglichkeit, nicht nur ein Land zu sehen, sondern Menschen, Kultur und den Alltag wirklich kennenzulernen.
Seit Anfang 2025 lebe und arbeite ich (meiner Liebe zu den Bergen folgend) in der Schweiz. Für die letzten drei Januar Wochen 2026 suche ich einen Gastgeber, idealerweise in der Schweiz oder in Frankreich, um meine Französischkenntnisse aufzufrischen und zu vertiefen. Ich hatte zwar vier Jahre Französisch in der Schule, aber ehrlich gesagt: da ist nicht mehr viel übrig 😉 Umso größer ist meine Motivation, neu durchzustarten.
Ich unterstütze sehr gerne beim Babysitten, in der Kinder- oder Seniorenbetreuung, bei der Tierpflege oder einfach im Alltag – flexibel, zuverlässig und mit viel Herz. Kochen ist eine meiner großen Leidenschaften, gutes Essen liebe ich sowieso, und ich packe überall dort mit an, wo Hilfe gebraucht wird.
Man sagt mir nach, ich sehe nicht nur jünger aus, als ich bin, sondern bin es auch im Herzen geblieben. Ich bin single, kinderlos, offen, lebensfroh und passe mich neuen Situationen schnell an. Ein respektvolles, herzliches Miteinander ist mir besonders wichtig.
Ich freue mich sehr darauf, neue Erfahrungen zu sammeln, Teil eines liebevollen und offenen Umfelds zu sein und gemeinsam eine schöne, bereichernde Zeit zu erleben 🌿
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Hi, I’m Monique 😊
I’m a trained hotel professional with many years of experience in 4- and 5-star hotels, mainly at the front desk, including leadership experience as a Front Office Manager. I come from a big, warm family and truly enjoy being around people and lively environments.
I’m currently living and working in Switzerland and am looking for a Workaway stay of about three weeks in January 2026, ideally in Switzerland or France, to improve my French. I studied French at school several years ago, but I haven’t spoken it since then and not much has stayed with me. That’s why I’m very motivated to start fresh and relearn French through daily life and cultural exchange.
I’m open-minded, reliable, flexible and young at heart. I’m single and without children and happy to help with childcare, babysitting, supporting elderly people, animal care, cooking (which I really love), or daily household tasks. I enjoy being part of a caring, respectful environment and contributing wherever help is needed.
Interests
Hitchhiking
DIY & crafts
Hiking
Videography
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Pets
Fashion or beauty
Farming
Events & social
Culture
Charity work
Plant care
Writing
Photography
Music
Languages
History
Gardening
Cooking & food
Books
Animals
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Dancing
Beach
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Vietnamese: Fluent
English: IntermediateMore details about my language interests
.I studied French at school several years ago, but I haven’t spoken it since then and not much has stayed with me. That’s why I’m very motivated to start fresh and relearn French through daily life and cultural exchange.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Gardening
Being an elderly companion
Eco Projects
Charity Work
Languages
Art Projects
Teaching
Some knowledge of:
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Life at a Farmstay
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
DIY and building projects
House & pet sitting
More details about your skills
Besides my professional experience, I’ve spent several years working as a waitress in high-standard restaurants and doing babysitting. During my two-year trip around the world, I also volunteered in many different places — from hostels in Australia, India, Japan, and South Korea, to organic farms in Malaysia and Thailand, and even a yoga & meditation retreat (Ananda) in Taiwan. I loved every experience and learned so much! Feel free to reach out to my previous hosts if you’d like to hear more about my work.
The contact details of the farm in Malaysia (not on Workaway):
Kahang Organic Rice Eco Farm & Resort
KM 43, Jalan Kluang – Mersing,
86 700 Kluang, Johor
Malaysia
Owner: Mr. Tam
Supervisor: Mrs. SP
Office: +60-07-7713431
Enquires: +60-0127683149
Email: [email protected]
Age
47
What else ...
I’m empathetic, flexible, honest, and responsible, with a positive and open mindset. I live a minimalist, mindful lifestyle and love spending my free time outdoors — especially hiking and enjoying nature.
I’m based in the Bernese Oberland, close to stunning places like Oeschinensee, Blausee, and the Jungfrau region (Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen), and I’d be happy to share and show these beautiful spots with anyone visiting Switzerland.
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No
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Thank you so much for your lovely, kind, warm and gracious words.
We all much enjoyed having you here, and miss you.
All the family wish you all the very best .
Take care, and hope to see you again.
The property sits up a hill high above Kandy, in mids of the jungle, on top with a view of the city lake, only approx. 3 km away from the crowded city, but not far from the bus stop. The… read more
With her friendly and talkative character, soon she got along with other staffs and customers.
At that time I really needed a German speaker, she had changed her flight and stayed longer for me. I'm pretty sure she can work well in any places and help you guys with pleasure!
Thank you, Yuta to let me joined your language café. It… read more
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Thank you so much for your lovely, kind, warm and gracious words.
We all much enjoyed having you here, and miss you.
All the family wish you all the very best .
Take care, and hope to see you again.
The property sits up a hill high above Kandy, in mids of the jungle, on top with a view of the city lake, only approx. 3 km away from the crowded city, but not far from the bus stop. The… read more
With her friendly and talkative character, soon she got along with other staffs and customers.
At that time I really needed a German speaker, she had changed her flight and stayed longer for me. I'm pretty sure she can work well in any places and help you guys with pleasure!
Thank you, Yuta to let me joined your language café. It… read more
The facilities in the Guesthouse are almost above the standard of any other Guesthouse I stayed in anywhere else in… read more
Monique had high standards and accomplished every duty to perfection, even if it meant working overtime.
After work hours, we enjoyed hanging out with Monique and… read more
