By Marvin Seekoei
I was struggling to decide on a topic to write about as
this is my last blog and my last season on the program. However, after speaking
to my wife, she reminded me of an interesting scenario - If I never came on
this program what would my life have been like and who would have been part of
it?
10 years ago, I met my wife on the Workaway International
program. I have also made lifelong friends and met my current business
partner. I have realised that we
generally tend to focus on money as a source of happiness and ignore the most
valuable commodity in life, which is the relationships we build along the way.
My time in USA has also made me appreciate South Africa as
I realised that every country has their own problems and issues but it is all
about working through them with patience and love. Remember, no matter who you
meet or what you do, there is always a lesson to be learned.
The experience I have gained from working at the Admirals Cove
Country Club is invaluable. Working at a five star country club is probably the
most challenging working environment you could experience. So if you can make
it through a season, then working somewhere else will be a breeze.
The wisdom I have gained over the years has come from
working and meeting people from different countries and cultures – it has
certainly shaped me into the person I am today. The life lessons I have learned
from the country club members are so amazing.
I want to wish all of the potential Workaway
International participants the best for the future and remember that this
experience is not just about money, it is about valuable life lessons that will
mould you for the future. I want to send a shout out to the friends I have made
on this program and a very special thank you to Marjorie Landsberg Territo for
telling me about the presentation date in 2005 – that was the moment my life
changed forever.
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