About the experience in: Puebla, Mexico
United States
Coming into this Worldpackers experience I was super excited. Unfortunately, I did not have the best experience due passive aggressiveness from many volunteers and sometimes the hosts. However, the hosts made an effort to invite us to their gatherings, take us out into nature, and show us the best places in town for dancing/culture. I am super appreciative of my time here. I learned a lot about myself, food, and experience the culture of Puebla. For any non-native Spanish speaking volunteers, definitely practice Spanish before coming here and perhaps ask for the menu to study beforehand.
about 3 years ago
Guilebaldo replied
Thank you for your feedback, TK. I would only like to clarify about this “passive aggressive” situations, as you call them, from your hosts as I can guarantee you it never occurred during non-working hours, and you won’t let me lie as we know we shared some good moments with laughs, joy and of course respect; in my humble opinion I think you are confusing this “passive aggressiveness” with the working culture; you are still young and you have so much left to discover about physical/manual labor, specially in a busy kitchen like ours; we both belong to different generations and I understand it as I was young too and I didn’t know how to work either; and I’m still learning everyday. So I hope you don’t take this comment personally as I believe you are a great person with so much joy and good intentions. Nevertheless I apologise if in any situation I was too rude during working hours when I ask you to do something as my intention was not to disrespect you. Geo and I wish you all the best for your upcoming projects and a prosperous life!