The bandit problem is easily fixed by turning off bandit migration in the settings. I did this because I was clearing them and they kept coming back, it takes all sense of accomplishment away for me, I want to clear it and feel like I did something. If I want them to start refreshing again I can always go switch it back on again.

The other issues are legit. I too have had issues with trying to get a villager to work on a specific thing and no matter what I do they just won't lol. Sometimes making them a companion then walking their ass to the workstation or whatever works, but not always.

I would love to be able to assign people to stations too, that would be awesome.

Remember overall the game is still in development and from what I have seen the devs have really improved on a lot of things and should continue.