Hello, everyone.
This is Enta.
There really isn't much work this year, is there?
It looks like we’ll be getting into full swing after Obon, too—how about you all?
Anyway, we're getting very few orders this year.
It's a real headache.
↑ That article is a little old, but the number has increased even more since then.
Ishio-kun also talks about that kind of thing on his YouTube channel.
The fact that repayments on COVID-19 loans have begun means that,
"Since sales have been tough because of COVID, how about I lend you the money interest-free for three years?"
But interest starts accruing three years from now, you know.
So, starting around this year, those three years have begun.
For a company that’s already operating on a tight budget, an increase in interest rates means higher payments, which makes things really tough.
However, since the situation was already difficult before taking out the loan, it’s inevitable that things will become even harder once the loan is no longer just a temporary solution.
Well, since we took out a COVID-19 loan (to do the bank a favor, lol) and the interest started last month, we managed to refinance at a lower rate before that happened ^^
After all, I want to maintain a good relationship with the bank.
Lately, I’ve been hearing things like, “I heard that company over there closed down!?” from people I know, so,
I feel like that kind of trend is starting to take hold even in our slope stabilization business.
That just goes to show there aren't enough jobs.
What happens when you don't have a job?
Even large companies go after small jobs.
If that happens, it will lead to a situation where everyone is competing against each other, and unit prices will keep falling,
The contract amounts for subcontractors are also falling, which means we're heading into a recession.
However, on the other hand, it is said that the economy will begin to pick up around the third quarter (July, August, September) through the fourth quarter (October, November, December). (According to a certain economist)
The question is whether the growth in inbound tourism (visitors from overseas, etc.) will lead to an increase in domestic demand, but,
In fact, there are an incredible number of foreign visitors in urban areas and tourist destinations across the country.
It would be great if this gave the economy a real boost and got things moving upward, but things look pretty dire in the regions...
If only urban areas prosper, we’ll end up with a completely polarized society.
I’m just a contractor myself, so I don’t intend to talk about the economy, but,
I’d like you to place the order as soon as possible—the sooner, the better.
But if the government were to suddenly dump a huge workload on us here, we’d end up unable to handle it...
I always find myself wondering, “Where did the leveling off go?”
The contrast between this winter and summer.
Also, is it just my imagination, or has the slowdown in work during spring (January through June) become more noticeable lately!?
It's great that some companies are managing to get by, but it looks like the industry is about to become sharply polarized.
I have a lot of anxieties and worries, but,
I’m seriously convinced that this is the time to just keep steadily doing what I can now and prepare for when that moment comes, lol.
Let's keep smiling even in times like these! (After all that negative talk, lol)
See you later.
