I just started a job in May as a research assistant at a University. The job is annoying at times (like any job) but there are some things I really love about it too. I have a great boss, and I am working in public health, a field I have been passionate about since I was very young. One of my coworkers, let’s call them Anna, who was hired during the same time as I was and has the same position title, is incredibly controlling and judgmental. In meetings with my other coworkers, when we are going over data collection and coding together, she controls the entire meeting and if we disagree with anything she coded or her methods, she will not listen to anything we say and will not stop debating until we agree with her. Sometimes it takes 30 minutes going over one small detail and we all give in just because we are tired of hearing her not accept that she is wrong. She also sends emails to us, asking if we have finished certain tasks and to let her know when we have them finished up- a job that our boss does regularly. Sometimes in meetings, we will do certain action items not in order, which shouldn’t be a big deal, but she freaks out and threatens to tell our boss we are not doing things correctly (not true). She nitpicks everything the assistant team does even though we are all capable and just as intelligent as she is. Also, the university is only paying me $15 for this, and I am starting to rethink a career in public health in general. I am passionate about it, but am starting to realize that I probably will not be able to live off the salary some of these positions pay even if I pursue a masters degree. It is also so stressful working some of these job, and my mental health is being heavily impacted but I love the field so much. I have also been thinking how since climate change will fck all of us over soon, should I be selfish and get a job that’s remote so I can travel and spend time with family instead of working in a field I love? I just feel horrible since I love public health and feel guilty for not pursuing my passion anymore. But I guess that is life under capitalism. Any advice?