The World’s financial system is going through a crisis, countries such as Germany are entering a depression. That’s the news that I hear every day in the news.
Are these tough times?
Strangely enough, my business is doing quite well considering the current economic climate. I think that people are more willing to invest a small amount in having a computer problem fixed, rather than the larger – more tempting – amount of buying a new one instead. That is, of course, good for me as a service provider, even if it’s not such good news for manufacturers.
Despite this, I’ve still decided that it is time to start reading Robert H. Schuller’s book “Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do!“, something I first read about on another blog. The first chapter alone, in which he talks about one of his own experiences, left me thinking “OK, it’s not that bad yet”, and I can’t wait to read the rest of the book.
These are tough times
Büchersendung
Büchersendung is a way of sending books cheaply through the post. It also covers maps and sheet music, but there are restrictions on what counts as a book and what you are allowed to pack with it.
You can include a bill, or a bank transfer form, or a return envelope – but not a letter.
Büchersendung may be cheaper, but you are not allowed to seal the envelope when sending inland. Only when sending overseas is this allowed, and even then you have to write on the envelope that it may be opened for the contents to be checked.
If you are sending books to addresses overseas, this will almost be definitely be cheaper than sending the books normally. If you want to send a card with the book, it may be worth sending them separately!
To hear a simple explanation and a short discussion in German, listen to the podcast:
(Press the “play” button to listen to the podcast)
