In May 1999, shortly after I had returned, I started vocal training again, this time being taught privately by Helga Dersch. Despite rather long periods of inactivity of up to half/three quarters of a year, which were due to my job and rather irregular lessons, I continued to go to her for vocal coaching, hoping to be accepted at the 2007/2008 diploma examination in classical singing.

In 1999/2000, inspired by my second-biggest area of interest – languages, I registered for a 10-month course at a Berlitz language shool and obtained a four-language certificate (English/French/Italian/Spanish); additionally, I acquired a Cambrigde Business & Trade Certificate in English.

Next, I applied for a vacation job at the shipping company Maersk Sealand (now Maersk Line). I was soon given a permanent contract and put in charge of transatlantic exports, e-commerce, and allocation management. I also was responsible for a major customer (Red Bull).

In 2001, after a long absence from the stage, I gave my comeback performance with Elf-11 at the Unplugged.

Ever since having toured Graceland in the fall of 1999 I had dreamed of staging an Elvis exclusive concert. When I turned 27 on 22 February 2002, this dream came true: I was welcomed on stage at the Zukunft bar by an ecstatic crowd. My renditions, which at times were very free, met with such delight that I have continued to give performances of this type at various music venues, e.g. the Zu-Ga-Be. Check out News for more information.

In December 2002, I accepted a job offer from a shipping company called F.H. Bertling Linienagentur GmbH (now MSC Austria), where I continue to work as an import manager for the Far East. Bertling is a subsidiary of the second biggest shipping company worldwide, MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY S.A. (MSC), whose headquarters are located in Switzerland (Geneva).

The year 2004 marked the beginning of my freelance activity with Peter & der Wolf Karaoke – Entertainment (now known by the name of Karaoke-Events and more). Currently, I also work as an MC both in various nightlife settings and at weddings, private parties and other events. By the way, a very popular karaoke bar called LEMMON is located right in the center of Vienna. It's a great place to sip at excellent drinks and enjoy a relaxing evening.