Fixated on govt workers overstepping their boundaries

[Anonymous]

Forgive me if I used the wrong definition but it bothers me beyond normal and I want to get it out.
I am normal enough to not obsess about it with my friends but I keep thinking about it.
I’ve recently and not so recently been in situations where I had to deal with government in one shape or form or another.
Almost every time I felt like the govt worker was flexing on me or my loved one.
Examples include asking questions that aren’t within the normal range (and I just rolled with it because they were in a position of power); asking for extra documents; being thorough to the point where it seemed pedantic.

To be honest it’s mostly immigration related (which I guess is a privilege?) but it just grates on me.
Please talk some sense into me. I don’t want to snap at an unfortunate moment.

I realize it sounds a bit crazy but maybe someone will relate.

[Anonymous]

Federal employees live with lots of guidelines on what they can and cannot do especially dealing with the public. What seems excessive to you might be required by their office.

[Anonymous]

Immigrations are rude and on a power trip. Just bear with. They've got nothing else going for them so they are to be pitied.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Federal employees live with lots of guidelines on what they can and cannot do especially dealing with the public. What seems excessive to you might be required by their office.

No, I swear I was the only one among many I asked about it who was asked questions beyond what was in my application and prep materials. I would understand clarifying what was in the application but not asking me if I fully understand a theoretical concept and asking me to explain it.
Imagine trying to pass an algebra exam and being asked a physics question. And then when you can’t answer you are asked to read the definition out loud. Yes it is vaguely relevant I guess but it is just beyond the scope of the curriculum.
Happened to me, happened to my loved one when I was there to witness.
They didn’t “fail” us but it did feel like they were flexing on us.
I know many people don’t even notice so I want to let it go and move on, too. But I can’t, at least not yet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Immigrations are rude and on a power trip. Just bear with. They've got nothing else going for them so they are to be pitied.

The latest guy wasn’t rude, just full of it.
Is there anything that can be done or should I just grin and bear it?

[Anonymous]

Hall monitors grow up into civil servants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Federal employees live with lots of guidelines on what they can and cannot do especially dealing with the public. What seems excessive to you might be required by their office.

Not all of us.

I act the way I want to. Deal with it.

What are you gonna do? Go somewhere else? Lol.

[Anonymous]

How is the service from civil servants in your home country?

[Anonymous]

If you don’t like our government, you can go to the competition instead.

Bye.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Federal employees live with lots of guidelines on what they can and cannot do especially dealing with the public. What seems excessive to you might be required by their office.

Not all of us.

I act the way I want to. Deal with it.

What are you gonna do? Go somewhere else? Lol.

This is probably their attitude, yes

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How is the service from civil servants in your home country?

It depends on the office/govt body

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you don’t like our government, you can go to the competition instead.

Bye.

It’s not the government
It’s the people who were immigrants once too (judging by their accents), and some people who are native born Americans but are from a protected class so they are supposed to be somewhat compassionate?! Weren’t they being oppressed?

[Anonymous]

Op here. Anyway it’s good to get it out even if the replies are rude
Fortunately I am almost done dealing with immigration

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Forgive me if I used the wrong definition but it bothers me beyond normal and I want to get it out.
I am normal enough to not obsess about it with my friends but I keep thinking about it.
I’ve recently and not so recently been in situations where I had to deal with government in one shape or form or another.
Almost every time I felt like the govt worker was flexing on me or my loved one.
Examples include asking questions that aren’t within the normal range (and I just rolled with it because they were in a position of power); asking for extra documents; being thorough to the point where it seemed pedantic.

To be honest it’s mostly immigration related (which I guess is a privilege?) but it just grates on me.
Please talk some sense into me. I don’t want to snap at an unfortunate moment.

I realize it sounds a bit crazy but maybe someone will relate.

The constant here is you.

[Anonymous]

This is a you issue. You have a chip on your shoulder and it annoys everyone.