Sooooo First of all let me ask the question
Is working for well over 8 hours a day for 5 days straight, being asked to do all sorts of tasks on your days off, assisting in the care of a 92 year old elder, and then to top it off being treated like you are in the way and a burden to the owners life, a fair trade for room and board?
I'm in the western Ma. area, in the foot hills of Amherst. I love this family to death and understand where the their stress is coming from but I am feeling very stressed out with all that is being asked of me.
I honestly want to know the true worth of all my hard work. What are some opportunities out there that are available for a hard worker? And what are the standards I should hold myself and my work trade up to?
I really want to find a place to work hard with the land bettering the soil and growing amazing plants and animals in a balanced and sustainable way. I have very minimal finances but have an abundance of heart and enthusiasm to give. I really need to gain experience in being out and growing, building, tending to animals, and working with fellow permaculturists and am at a loss as to how to make the connections and find a place where I can belong and bring benefit to.
I really hope that putting this message out there can help bring some clarity to me and my difficulties.
Any input shall be very much appreciated!!!
