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Hi
if any fellow workawayer in my area feels like a spontaneous meet-up, a chat or a bite, feel free to contact me. Even though I may be older than you, don't be shy - I won't bite.My next destination:
Netherlands - from Apr 2025 until Oct 2025 View all
Description
I am a curious, open-minded cosmopolitan Swiss male and I have now taken an early retirement from professional life with assignments as an airline employee in Switzerland, UK, Tanzania and Japan. The last 23 years I was involved in developing and operating some 100 Serviced Apartments in Zurich, Switzerland, I am now open for new ventures as an allrounder, primarily in Europe. As a "Workawyer" I expect to discover new, unknown places and meet interesting people of all ages and personal backgrounds. Having grown up on a typical Swiss farm with animals of all kinds and grain, vegetable and fruit cultivations, I am not shying away from manual work. I am happy to work self-responsibly on my own as well as in a team. While generally I will be taking up appointments on my own, my girl friend, who is younger than me and who is still working part-time in Switzerland, will be visiting and supporting me for shorter periods.
In 2023 I have gained experience in two house/-dogsits in Switzerland through trustedhousesitters.com and a 7-week workaway stay in Greece.
And last but not least, despite my age I am young at heart and mind, fit, active in sports, with a healthy body, with a height of 1.88cm and a weight of 84 kg.
Interests
Animals
Fitness
Winter sports
Technology
Sustainability
Self development
Politics / Social justice
Plant care
Pets
Outdoor activities
Nature
Mountain
Languages
History
Hiking
Gardening
Farming
DIY & crafts
Cycling
Culture
Charity work
Carpentry
Books
Beach
Architecture
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Italian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
It is my aim to develop my basic skills in Italian or my intermediate French, as the case may be.
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Being an elderly companion
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Languages
Some knowledge of:
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Animal Care
Able to teach about:
Gardening
Hospitality/Tourism
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
As an operator of close to 100 Serviced Apartments, I was challenged daily with maintenance, repair and overhaul tasks. I therefore have a vast experience in solving problems which can arise daily in and around a property.
I am a passionate gardener and use my skills in my own two garden at home.
While having a hands on attitude and being used to manual work, I am also an experienced manager, with expertise in organising and motivating teams from house-keeping, guest relations, to marketing and administration/finance.
Age
68
What else ...
I love hiking, biking and skiing in my spare time.
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Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
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