My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all the people who died in this terrible attack and the ones who lost their beloved ones.



I followed the broadcast all day yesterday and saw this horrible scene of the World Trade Center collapsing over and over again. I was shocked and couldn't believe what I was seeing. I keep on thinking of this horrible tragedy and as probably all of us, really hope the people responsible will be found and punished without any more innocent people dying.



As KohiNoor just wrote, we all feel with you - all Germany is in shock and disbelief, we all cannot understand why this has happened.



I feel quite helpless and would do anything to support the victims of this terrible act. Does anyone know if an account for donnations has already been set up for the victims and their families?



I hope none of you have been affected and also that they will be able to rescue some survivors in the ruins.



I pray for all of us that this will come to a peaceful end.













 

In Germany it is quite common to have a christmas bonus in the form of an extra (13th) salary or even a 14th salary additionally. However, our company does not give any bonus at all. We do have a huge christmas party, usually with one or two overnight stays, but unfortunately no extra money. But looking at your answers, I am obviously not the only one at all.



Juliana