This sounds tough adjusting to a new place with all the impositions of communicating (explaining) everything you'd like to do & having to get at least tacit approval.
I've been in similar 'types' of circumstances, it can be hard, Jedi hugz to you!
I believe things will smooth out very shortly as the staff and you get to know each other and things (situations) will get more flexible.
Acting happy and polite will go a long way this first little bit.
By the way, if this was a rant, it was gentle and comfortable to read, thanks!
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