Ghost Employee: What?!?

@Shavkat (141906)
Philippines
April 4, 2026 12:13am CST
In my country, one of the issues is that I do not want to work in any government agencies dealing with 'ghost employees.' I used to work in a local government agency in my city. I have seen these individuals who do not have the guilt to work on a regular basis in their respective offices, despite being hired under the umbrella of the government agencies. They are in full attendance with no shows. 'Nepotism' is another story. What is your stand about this matter?
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
4 Apr
I've never heard of "ghost employees". If you mean somebody who is allowed to miss work because of physical disabilities/sickness, then I was one of those. We always thought I was having bad allergic reactions so had to miss work but, it turned out that I have hyperthyroidism and my eyes swelled shut so I couldn't see. I was allowed to get full pay when that happened, whether I was physically at work or not. The government paid my wages when I missed work.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
4 Apr
@Shavkat Oh, I see... They sound like some of our elected officials in government here. They're supposed to work for the people but instead take elaborate vacations all the time using taxpayer money.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
6 Apr
@DaddyEvil They are just like a leech who cannot feel the guilt.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
6 Apr
@Shavkat Thankfully, if we find out what they're doing, it's not too difficult to get them replaced.
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (33875)
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5 Apr
What is your stand about this matter? I have no issues if these people are working from home. Other than that I do not think I have ever encountered the situation before
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
5 Apr
I mean they are supposed to be working in the office, but never enter the premises. They were been paid without knowing by the local government.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
6 Apr
@Ineeddentures You said it right. I really do have low opinion about these people.
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (33875)
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5 Apr
@Shavkat That's just wrong
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allen0187
@allen0187 (59648)
• Philippines
19 Apr
They are wrong for doing this. This is corruption pure and simple and it has to stop.
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allen0187
@allen0187 (59648)
• Philippines
21 Apr
@Shavkat this is robbery and it has to stop.
Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
21 Apr
They have been good at it for years now. Many locals cannot swallow such a thing. Others are still blinded by these corrupt officials.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
4 Apr
What do you mean for "ghost employees"? Those who get paid and they are never sitting at their desk? We have some of them in Italy.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
5 Apr
I am referring to those government officials who do not go to work, but they are full in attendance. It means they are not working, but still being paid. It is a matter of cheating the local people to give service and the local government.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
6 Apr
@LadyDuck It is a sad thing, right?
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
5 Apr
@Shavkat - I thought that, the same we have here in Italy, they are in public places.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
6 Apr
Cool photo. I never heard this term before, but it sounds like they are bilking the system. Who should be in charge of this?
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
21 Apr
@DianneN Let's pray for that.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
7 Apr
I just hope that they will be caught off guard by the locals.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254949)
• United States
7 Apr
@Shavkat I hope so, too.
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Jehanne
@Jehanne (1823)
• Philippines
19 Apr
The very reason I don't like working in govt. not just ghost employee but corrupt people is there too even those who aren't in the higher position
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
21 Apr
That is what makes me feel cheated by these people. Most presidents in my country had their common goal to eradicate corruption, but they still failed to do so.
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Jehanne
@Jehanne (1823)
• Philippines
21 Apr
@Shavkat same goes here. It's very hard especially not everyone in the position has a common goal.
Brigitte Gonzales
@bbghitte (3498)
• Philippines
19 Apr
It's sad because they are using taxpayers money, and they are the ones who have the guts to complain
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
21 Apr
You perfectly described them. I felt bad for seeing these people, and that was the reason for me to file a resignation because I cannot endure their guts.
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