Jim

United States
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Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
Description
It's all about meeting and helping people. I travel to learn more about myself and about the world. I've had enough of the corporate life and I'm looking for a new adventure.

My wife is back home in Virginia. I am traveling solo at the moment.

I am quiet and somewhat reserved. I don't enjoy large crowds and parties but I always enjoy a meaningful / intelligent conversation in a small group over beer, wine, or coffee. I am a dual citizen, America and the Republic of Ireland, so I have an EU passport.

I am currently in France and I'm attempting to learn a bit of the language using Babbel.
Interests
Mountain
Movies & TV
Fitness
Charity work
Hiking
History
Gardening
Sailing / Boating
Politics / Social justice
Nature
Culture
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Being an elderly companion
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Charity Work
Teaching
Able to teach about:
Languages
House sitting
More details about your skills
I have taught English in three different countries. I'm capable of doing gardening and routine house work. I'm not an especially good cook but I can help in the kitchen. I don't have formal construction experience but I can be a helpful set of hands if you can tell me what to do. Most of my professional experience was in project management so I am pretty good at getting things organized.
Age
50
What else ...
I enjoy hiking or long walks. I think time in nature is important.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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13 Jul 2025

Left by host (Share our life in a historic ...) for Workawayer ()

Jim was an excellent Workawayer, he accomplished a lot of work, often a little more or a little sooner than I anticipated. He was also good company and we had some good conversations, all to often ending with our mutual unease with world politics.

(Excellent )

13 Jul 2025

Left by host (General help welcome at our ...) for Workawayer ()

Whilst Jim had some negative points because he worked hard we decided not give him any feedback at all. But, in view of how he describes us we had to give our opinion of him
He caused us a number of problems interfering with our domestic arrangements and causing us so much frustration to the extent that we were considering asking him to leave
Jim… read more

(Negative )

11 Jul 2025

Left by Workawayer () for host (General help welcome at our ...)

The accommodation was comfortable. There are two downstairs bedrooms with ensuite toilets. There is a small kitchen downstairs where workaways can make breakfast. It has a stove, microwave, kettle, and coffee maker. The work was pretty straightforward. I used the log splitter and circular saw to cut and stack wood. I also did some indoor cleaning.… read more

(Neutral )

4 Apr 2025

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

Jim is a reliable, competent and super efficient. We completed more than our expected amount of tasks while Jim stayed with us .
Thank you Jim for all your hard work and care - you have made a difference .

(Excellent )

3 Apr 2025

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

I spent a month with Anne and Fitz. Both of them are excellent cooks. During my time there, we did a lot of decluttering and put down new gravel in the courtyard. I enjoyed the peace and quiet of the French countryside. Anne and Fitz took me to several nearby towns. Dot and Bibi (the dogs) are both wonderful pets. You could spend hours throwing a… read more

(Excellent )

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