The Worst - Transportation Security Officer TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Employee Review

The work environment is horrible and stressful. You have to work terrible shifts/hours, which completely ruin your normal life, eating and sleep patterns. You have to deal with rude passengers who feel privileged, and want things done their way and immediately. You have to conduct bag searches and pat downs, which are demeaning. Aside from the very few passengers who thank you for doing your job, you basically feel berated by all other passengers because you are seen as a bad person for taking items that are prohibited. Furthermore, it is frustrating when rules, regulations, and procedures are continually changing, and/or are handled/enforced differently among leads, supervisors, and managers.