Assignment 2A: Bug List

1. Prohibition of Uber in Germany

à Cab drivers in Germany complained about the idea of implementing Uber. Cab corporations are afraid of the growing competition, decreasing profit and cab drivers are scared of losing their jobs. The government supports these concerns and prohibited Uber in Germany.

2. Loud noises when closing the dorm doors in Weaver Hall

à The door frames are probably not sealed and quite old. Perhaps the costs for sealing the frames have been too high or it is difficult to fix the sealing because of the humidity.

3. Thin toilet paper

à The cost for thicker toilet paper might be too high, that’s the reason why we have to use the thin toilet paper. Or perhaps there is a high risk of clogged toilets when using thicker paper.

4. The huge gap between the toilet door and the ground

à The more open the restrooms are constructed the better the air can circulate. It is also easier to cool down the room via the air condition. The humidity can spread out and there is a lower risk of mould.

5. The floor doors in Weaver Hall can’t be opened by visitors

à It is a lot safer when only people who live on the floor are able to open the floor doors. Strangers are not able to enter and the risk of criminal activities can be reduced.

6. Thin walls

à It is cheaper to build an accommodation by using thin materials. It is a possibility to save money. Furthermore it is easier to regulate the temperature in the whole building.

7. Plastic bags are for free in the supermarket instead of thinking about environmental issues

à It is part of the customer service. People should feel comfortable during and after their shopping experience.

8. The bad Wifi at the UF

à It is very difficult to provide good Wifi for so many students that is the reason why connection problems can appear.

9. Not being able to buy liquor at the Publix

à It is part of the American law. The rule exists to protect people from drinking hard alcohol. Alcohol is a drug and people should be aware of it and its effect on the body. Furthermore this rule exists to protect people under the age of 21.

10. The long cue at the food court next to the Weaver Hall at 6:30 pm

à A lot of the students finish class at this time or having their usual dinner then. They are hungry and go to the food court. During this time there is a labor deficit regarding the amount of hungry students.

11. Books are very expensive

à The books we have to purchase are valuable. They contain a lot of useful knowledge. Perhaps the book publishers require a high margin.

12. Hair in the shower

à It is normal that girls lose some hair while they are taking a shower. Furthermore there is no mop to grab the hair from the floor.

13. People are not allowed to drink alcohol in public

à It is a possibility to protect people under 21 from drinking illegally. The environment is also protected thanks this rule, because people won’t throw their trash into the nature.


14. Not enough coins in the wallet to pay for the German parking areas

à People don’t want their wallet to become too full because of the coins. They try to get rid of them as fast as possible. That is the reason why they don’t have enough coins to pay for German parking areas. And unfortunately there is no option to pay with the credit card at the German machines.

15. Limited availability of seasonal tickets for the football games

à There is a limited amount of seats in the stadium. Not every student on campus could buy a seasonal ticket and go to each game, because of this limitation. Otherwise the stadium would need to be enlarged.

16. Air condition is very loud

à The air conditions are already quite old and new ones would be very expensive. In addition to that the room couldn’t be equipped with best existing air condition systems. The cost would have been too high as well.

17. The cold bicycle seat during the winter in Germany

à The bicycle is parked outside during the whole year. When the temperatures in winter are very low, it is normal that the bicycle seat is cold as well. Furthermore a seat heating function doesn’t exist for bicycles yet.

18. My thongs are getting very slippery when they are wet

à The shoes have been pricy and the profile is not really good. It is normal that they are getting slippery when they are wet because the friction between the thongs and the ground is missing.

19. Eurowings claims an extra fee for watching movies on a long distance flights

à In general the costs for a flight are very cheap compared to other airlines. But Eurowings still has to cover all costs and make profit like other airlines as well. That is the reason why they claim this extra fee for watching movies.

20. A lot of people always complain about the little problems in life, instead of being lucky about the thing they have

à A lot of human beings are not anymore aware of the things they own and people of whom they are loved. They regard everything as normal and self-evident. They don’t appreciate the things they own. That is a big mistake in human thinking because there is still a lot of poverty, starvation and abuse in the world.



My Reflection

à I had difficulties to list the things that bug me because I always try not to be annoyed by things that are not real problems at all. I like to think positive and try be aware of the problems that really matter. Those problems that need to be fight like poverty, starvation or child labor. I know that I am not able to solve those issues but I simply want to be aware of those. I appreciate the things I have and don't want to waste negative thoughts for trivialities. That is the main reason why I found it quite hard to create the bug list. I understand that entrepreneurial thinking is fundamentally about fixing small issues of the daily life and I try to be more aware of those things in future. Therefore the bug list was a good start.