Work Life - Journal 3

Work is interesting and engaging in Friedendorf. Right when you turn 10 years old, you begin the process of studying from someone who is a master at the career you want to pursue. After about 5-10 years, depending on the complexity of the career and the skills necessary, you will be let into the workforce as a fully equipped individual. This process ensures that every person is working in the economy and gives people hobbies that aren’t only fun and interesting, but stable as well. If you were forced your job and didn’t have a say in what you were allowed/not allowed to do, then you wouldn’t work your hardest or have any motivation. In Friedendorf, we work our hardest because of the kind of work we do. We have motivation because we want to become better at our job.

New positions are always open because Friedendorf is always regulating and creating new types of jobs, due to the advances in technology. Some people like two jobs and cannot decide on a single one. These people can work and train in both careers and split the time in half between the two careers.

Once you find the job you want, most people stick to that for a very long time. If you do decide to switch, the process is hard and challenging. You can do it, but it definitely takes time and patience. When you hit 60 years old you are legally allowed to retire from your job. If you work outside of Friedendorf, then you may retire at 50 years old. I hear you may also apply to retire at 45 years as well, but you must be extremely talented in what you did over your years of work.

Boyce Sauber, 23

Family Life - Journal 2

Families in Friedendorf are particularly different from what I hear of other families in other countries. We have one Vater (Father), Mutter (Mother), and usually a sibling of your opposite sex. Sometimes you will find families who have no children, three, or even four on the rare occasions. It’s not a requirement that you have families setup this way, but it has become adapted as the norm because of the security. It’s easier to have fewer children because you don’t have to worry about feeding them as much, or making sure that they complete their studies.

Usually the Mutter stays home and works from home, taking care of young children. The Vater normally travels to his job and earns more money than his wife. If a person happens to work outside of Friedendorf, they earn much, much more than the average family. Families would usually make 30,000ø¹ annually, but a family who has a parent traveling outside of Friedendorf for work could earn at least 70,000ø. Unfortunately, these jobs are very hard to come by and can be very challenging/demanding. I believe the reason for this is because the government admires people who go out of their way and work for the better of the country. This would also spread and advertise Friedendorf to people in other countries.

Thore Schölermann, 16

¹ This is a unit of measure for currency in Friedendorf. “ø” stands for “geld(s)”.

School Life - Journal 1

Today I travel to school, which is located at the top of Innenstadt (German for “City center”). The school is separated by levels, numbered 0-3. Age groups are assigned to each level:

• Level 0: 4-5 years old
• Level 1: 6-7 years old
• Level 2: 8-9 years old
• Level 3: 10+ years old

Each grade level teaches the basic math, science, social studies, English and German. After 10 years of age, you see the school counselor to pursue a career that you enjoy. He/she will then give you a person who is skilled in this career and have you as an acquaintance. This is really cool and I can’t wait until I finish level 3, because I really want to become a Lehrer (school teacher). Currently I’m on level 2 and I really enjoy school… It’s not too hard and the work is bearable. As you advance levels it becomes steadily easier.

School lasts 4 hours and is 6 days a week. It starts at 10:00am from Monday-Saturday. My daily routine is I wake up at 5 o’clock, do my daily chores for 2 hours, and have 3 hours to do what I want. After school is over at 2pm, I hang out with friends and travel around Friedendorf, exploring what’s going on. It’s very easy to travel throughout our country because it is extremely well-kept and safe. It’s very rare for people to steal things or hurt others for their enjoyment. Murdering is seen as taboo, and it’s breaking news when it happens. Not for long though, because the media gets shut up by the government to keep peace and happiness throughout Friedendorf. It’s not very clear what our government does, but when something extreme happens like that, I do know that they make sure you don’t see the bad person again. And that’s their promise.

Jo Weil, 9

Friend Invitation

Friedendorf is a country based upon Socialism and mixed with rich German heritage. The government, consisting of thirteen board members and a facilitator, creates laws and govern the society for the best possible living experience. Freedom reigns throughout Friedendorf and people who live here are happy with their lives. Peace, harmony, freedom and leadership are all prominent in our society and is easily recognized the moment you pass through. Come to Friedendorf and be amazed by our wonderful society.

“Ich bin in verliebt von Friedendorf. Es ist perfekt.”
“I am in love with Friedendorf. It’s perfect.”
-Claudette Hauser, 34

“Friedendorf ist das beste Land. Ich möchte nicht, dass irgendwo anders zu leben.”
“Friedendorf is the best country. I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.”
-Everett Ransisch, 22