How German am I?

Neat little test, comparing my lifestyle with the average Hans. Let's see (I took the male test):

- I get up before 6am. Germans get up 6.23am
- I take 10 minutes in the bathroom, the average German more than 26 minutes. German women take only 3 minutes more
- I'm optimistic in the morning. 79% of Germans as well
- I can cook. Just like 80% of German men.
- I watch around 2 hours of TV a day. Germans watch 3.5 hours
- Biggest shock: I think women should continue working after having a baby. Only 38% agree with me.
- I participated in demonstrations. Only 44% of Germans did the same
- I wouldn't defend Germany in the case of a way. I'm in the minority: 62% of Germans
- I go to be around 10.30 pm. Almost average: Germans go to bed at 10.47pm

Well, I only scored 4 points. I'm not an average German. I should give my passport back. Oh wait...

Sunday halftime entertainment

The IT Room launches tomorrow. A Dell marketing venture that looks fairly amateurish in this video but could have some potential. We'll see.

In case Guitar Hero is getting boring: The Guitar Shred Show. Enjoy.

Work should be fun

My father always said "Work is not supposed to be fun."
Respectfully, I disagree.

Work should be fun. Actually, one shouldn't be working at their current job if it's not fun.
Our job is to make it each work day fun. I'm not saying to plaster a fake smile on your face and proclaim to be having fun. But to find opportunities within your work day to have fun.
And that includes to make it fun for others. Which, in return, makes the work day more fun for us as well.

Sounds like uplifting bullshit? It's not. It's serious business. Your work life might depend on it.

Read Alexander Kjerulf thoughts how happiness in the workplace boosts productivity.