Introduction: Sepp, Hansestadt the Apprentice is book #2 in a series of fiction writing describing a section of Sepp's Odyssey during the past century. It portrays Sepp's growing up years from age thirteen to twenty-two. Sepp went to school for eight years. In Kleinerort 4 years, followed by 4 more years of Oberealschule in Unterschwarzenberg to age 13. Then it was time for him to stand on his own two feet. The 13-year-old Sepp went to the 'Arbeitsamt' (German Federal Employment Agency) in Unterschwarzenberg. Here on his first try, Sepp got offered an apprenticeship as a waiter in Altestadt at a most famous Luxury Hotel. He tried but failed, only to regroup and on his second attempt was accepted as a waiter apprentice in the Hansestadt. After a 12-hour long train ride, upon arrival at his new workplace, Sepp knew he had it made. Sepp was willing to do whatever it might take to stay and call the Ferry-Restaurant-Café&Bar his home for good. He had no plans ever to go back to Kleinerort. It is here at the Ferry-Restaurant-Café&Bar that Sepp learns all about working and living life. Sepp becomes a product of his surroundings and the society. Sepp's life changes, as his motives, reasons, and purpose change daily. He loves having his own room in the attic, the good food, the friendly people, indoor plumbing, shower and all those many things he never had before. As time goes on, he learns a new behavior by copying the style and conduct, the manners and actions as seen by his superiors, co-workers, buddies, and friends. With his room-mates help he gets introduced to manhood. In addition three hospitality apprenticeships, Sepp receives hands on training, in the sciences of sexuality. For the reader it is important to know and understand that the age of consent in Germany is 14, and any person mentioned in this book over the age of 21 did not exploit the 14 - 15 year old Sepp. He was seeking out and welcoming the adventures and temptation, and fully enjoyed all situations which offered him sexual education and study-time.
