Notes from Germany

I am an American expat living in Germany. It's a far away land on the other side of the ocean. It's interesting and often weird here. If you read this and want to comment then email me at blog(the at symbol)chillmost.com. If you find any spelling or grammar mistakes, you can keep them.

Sunday, June 19, 2005

Greatly exaggerated

Another example of wonderful German bureaucracy: "You're Dead, We've Checked the Records".

I'm sure this could easily happen in most other countries as well. The best part is what she has to do to prove she is alive...
Just hearing Kruse's voice on the phone wasn't good enough. Instead, the fund official asked for a so-called "life certificate," obtainable from her municipal office at 4.80 euros ($6).

The certificate stated that Kruse was alive and well and fully able to present her identity papers.
Papers Please!!

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