Nikolai

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Les activités qui m'intéressent :

Looking for the ways to improve my forestry and construction skills - especially interested in logging and woodworking / carpentry.

Description

Hi, Hola, Privet, Buongiorno, Namaskar!

My name is Nikolai, I live in the world as a digital nomad and handyman, and Estonia is my base country.
I would be glad to cut your firewood, tame your overgrown shrubs, build your sundeck, or paint your roof. Good mood and funny stories come as a bonus.

My story
Some time ago I was a freelance translator and interpreter and my life used to revolve around a computer desk or a conference room. Then I changed my priorities and now I enjoy travelling and WorkAwaying, doing a variety of work and a bit of translation on the way to earn my next ticket.

My skills
I see myself as a modern version of a medieval travelling craftsman who trots the globe looking for new skills and sharing what he has acquired. In addition to reasonable computer literacy, I also have some experience in construction (especially carpentry and electrical installation), hospitality, gardening and forestry. This year my focus is on forestry, carpentry and crop farming.

So, I am good with power and hand tools, including chainsaws, all kinds of cutters and trimmers, I paint walls, install electrical systems, cook omelettes and fell trees.

Personally, I am easy-going, very clear with my goals and the ways to achieve them, pay attention to details and appreciate honesty and sincerity. I am able to work on my own (as long as you set the task and provide resources (tools / materials) or as an efficient and loyal team player. I like people, respect animals, and prefer learning to teaching. No drugs, smoking, alcohol, etc.

Usually, I offer to stay and work for one month with a host, though the co-operation can be extended if it works for both of us. I also offer a trial first week as a way to see whether it works and if not, both the host and I can say "thank you, goodbye" without any bad feelings or ruining plans. Zoom or WhatsApp meeting can be a good introduction.

Practical information:
- citizen of Estonia (EU), so I do not need visa to visit many countries or work in EU.
- have a travel insurance.
- omnivorous, no allergies.
- “early to bed – early to rise”.
- fully COVID vaccinated.
- And yes, I need a shower at least once a day.

Centres d’intérêt

Soin des plantes

Événements/vie sociale

Bénévolat

Langues

Art et design

Cuisine et alimentation

Danse

Technologie

Arts du spectacle

Yoga / bien-être

Écriture

Vie en van

Dev. personnel

Voile / bateau

Plage

Montagne

Dessin et peinture

Bricolage / artisanat

Menuiserie

Livres

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Russe: Courant
Espagnol: Intermédiaire
Estonian: Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
Sure I am - I like picking up spicy local expressions on my way. And sharing what I have picked up.

Trouver un partenaire de langue

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

J'ai des connaissances :  

Jardinage d'entretien

Projets DIY créatifs

Éco-projets

Langues

Projets artistiques

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Petits travaux d'entretien

Aide informatique / Internet

Enseignement

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

- Building: basic carpentry, electric installations (trained electrician), concrete works.
- Forest works: tree felling, bush clearing (trained chainsaw operator)
- Agriculture: digging, planting, gardening.
- Firewood: cutting, splitting, stacking.
- Hospitality: reception work (check-in, check-out, booking, payment processing, reporting, accounting).
- Housesitting: I am a self-sufficient digital nomad, so long-term loneliness is a blessing for me. My special skill is bringing abandoned properties back to life - cleaning, arranging, and making it liveable.
- Boats: maintenance, carpentry, canvas works, ICC for operator of pleasure craft.
- Catering: kitchen hands, dish washing.

Âge

61

Autres infos...

NB! Usually, I apply a week or two in advance and wait for your answer for a couple of days, assuming, that if you need me, you will answer quickly, and if not - then I am simply not your man. Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

Informations complémentaires

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  Fumeur

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  Permis de conduire

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  Allergies
  no

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  Régime alimentaire spécial
  No. I am happy with simple food with vegetarian touch.