すまじきものは宮みや仕づかえ

expression

wretched is the lot of a government official; it is better to work for oneself than for someone else

Proverb expressing that serving in an official post or working under others brings misery; self-employment is preferable.

• 「すまじきものは宮みや仕づかえ」ということわざは、役やく人にんのつらさをよく表あらわしている。

  The proverb 'wretched is the lot of a government official' well expresses the hardships of a bureaucrat.