As Governor Saito’s problems drag on and concerns grow that prefectural administration will stagnate, it is said that this is also affecting prefectural government employees. A current prefectural office employee spoke to us about the current situation at the prefectural office, saying, “I want to convey the truth about what is happening at the prefectural office.” Hyogo Prefectural Government Official: We receive a lot of complaints by phone, with people saying things like “Let the governor resign” or “Please resign (Governor)”, and the phone calls lasting about an hour seem long and incoherent. They have stopped their regular work and are providing support by answering phone calls, almost like a temporary staffing agency. I feel that putting together a support system is like having a disaster. The phone calls calling for the governor’s resignation never stop. There are not enough staff to answer the phone, so they have to call in help from other departments, which means some of their regular work has had to be halted. moreover…. Hyogo Prefectural Government Employee: There have been instances of abusive language being used against the staff members involved, such as telling them to “die.” Young staff who are not used to the job may wonder, “Why am I doing this job?” Eventually, people began hurling harsh remarks at prefectural officials as well. It seems that some officials are beginning to think that if the governor doesn’t resign, then they should. Hyogo Prefectural Government Employee: In fact, quite a few employees have quit. Around May, June, July. With prefectural government in such a slump, many employees feel that they cannot do the work they want to do, and since they can do it if they go to another local government, I think some of them will change jobs or move to a different location. If Governor Saito continues like this, I think I might consider retiring from my position as a prefectural employee. At the press conference, Governor Saito told these staff members, “I believe we have caused worry, burden, and inconvenience to all of you, and I am truly sorry for that,” but some staff members responded with the following: Hyogo Prefectural Government Official: Broadly speaking, I feel there is a lack of communication. We sometimes pass each other within the government office, and even if I say hello or thank you for your hard work, there is generally no response from him. I think it’s like they’re essentially ignoring regular employees. Full text fnn.
>>1 I don’t mind criticizing Saito, but I don’t think it’s right to attack prefectural officials with complaints It’s not like prefectural officials are working for Saito.
>>1 I heard that the budget will be created under Governor Saito But it will definitely be rejected by the assembly, so they’ll have to create it again after the election, which will be hellish.
>>6 Well, there are jobs like that. Actually, what do you think a civil servant’s job is? You think they just submit their seal certificate and resident card, and then read the newspaper in the back, and that’s what they all do, right?
Well, they’re hearing the real voices directly, and they’re also investigating the citizens of the prefecture, and they’re being told to recommend that all the council members resign, and there are usually a few people on their side.
>>24 Just set up a dedicated window. It would be strange for the social security or tax departments to listen to this. The question then turns to whether they have any control over their work.
They should just set up a counter in the prefectural office where people must show their My Number card instead of answering the phone. That would reduce the number of cases to zero lol.
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