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Hell is a government office

Published by Esteban Glas on October 11th, 2007 | This post lacks all category except for: Argentina, personal

Down here in Argentina you have to do too much through governmental offices. Today I went to have my “official” address changed. It is still Bariloche, although I’ve left the place 10 years ago. I wouldn’t of bothered in doing so unless I was forced to do so. And I am.

My driver’s license has expired and my options are: go to Bariloche and have it done or change my address and do it here.

Quite reluctantly I woke up early and headed out on a cold and rainy day. Useless. The suckers are on strike.

If anyone ever feels non-productive I have the perfect remedy, visit one of such offices. The usual picture is: 2 people slowly working and 12 drinking coffee, having snacks or just chatting around while 200 to 250 wait in line to get their chance to do whatever they need. That is if you get lucky and they are actually doing any work.

It is not as if people have a choice. Its the only alternative. My ISP does not provide me the service I need, I change provider. Same with my cell and same with a lot of other things. But there is no alternate government. We’re stuck with centuries of an increasing tradition in inefficiency.

I guess I’ll be traveling to Bariloche to have my License renewed soon. (Which is also an excellent excuse to visit the family)

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