The lamplighter thinks it’s a tragedy that his orders have never been changed even though is planet and job right now different when do you think the rules or order should have been changed

The rules should have been changed when the planet's rotation increased.

“The orders have not been changed,” said the lamplighter. “That is the tragedy! From year to year the planet has turned more rapidly and the orders have not been changed!”

“Then what?” asked the little prince.

“Then the planet now makes a complete turn every minute, and I no longer have a single second for repose. Once every minute I have to light my lamp and put it out!”