Dear readers,
Oh, German autumn – a real mood killer! Year after year I struggle with the gray skies, the endless drizzle and the dirty, icy air that seeps into my bones. Do you feel the same way? If so, maybe it’s time to take a closer look at the topic of work. Because with a little luck and a friendly boss, this could be your ticket to avoiding inclement weather and working remotely in warmer regions instead. Sounds tempting, right? We asked around how to strike a balance between work and the journey to heaven and what things should be kept in mind.
Luckily, the twinkling lights of the Christmas markets that are now open have the power to chase away the gloom of the coming winter in one fell swoop – although the sight of a sea of lights quietly reminds us that such crowns of rays are not actually rosy. About our electricity bill. Speaking of electricity: We recently took a look around Greifswald, where the future of energy is being worked out in a fusion reactor. The facility there is one of the largest of its kind in the world and researchers are working on ways to provide us with low-CO₂ energy. Granted, the cost issue is still a bit murky, but whispers of the future can already be heard – and it sounds quite promising.
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