Working for the government is discouraging

Had a frustrating incident with a client, he’s fairly old just for context. He’s known for being very difficult. Millions of explanations, topics that keeps going round and round, argues for the sake of arguing, argumentative tone. Y’know? You get the feeling that he assumes that we’re taking advantage of him, when in fact it’s the opposite. Anyway, so yes, today a coworker finally gave up, and I ended up having to explain everything again. I have had incidents like this with him in the past, and it always left a bad taste in my mouth. I’ve always walk away feeling frustrated, like I was this tyrant crucifying him and making things difficult for him; mind you, this is all his own doing and we have always assisted him. But today was just those kind of day. I am under the weather and I argued. We argued and I mean argued. He has always raised his voice but today, I did too, I have lost my patience. Both of us were so frustrated, that he went back to coworker and I stepped out to breathe. Working in government is tough. You really want to help but some people are just impossible to please. Even if you tried you’re best, they still think you’re not helping. I know I could’ve handled it more gracefully but today was just one of those days. And here I am now, wants to rest because I’m still sick but can’t. Smh.

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Grace Work January 08, 2026 at 9:32 am 0 0