Interest in government positions has significantly declined, with fewer candidates applying compared to previous decades.
The Prestige of Public Service
Being a government official for a voivode, minister, or prime minister was once an honor. No one complained about low salaries.
Dedication in Previous Administrations
I recall working in the Ministry of National Defense where we had to issue approximately 100 regulations in a short period. We worked continuously and through nights to meet deadlines (and serve the state).
“You were young and foolish” someone might say. Perhaps, but back then, dozens of candidates applied for each position in government administration.
Declining Interest in Government Positions
Today, as we wrote in DGP, success is declared when the number of applicants has increased on average from 7 to 12 people.