I'm a research assistant (as part of a grad program but it get a salary and tuition benefits in exchange for doing the job)

I've been a research assistant for various labs and projects for about 6 years now and I really like it, but I much preferred the 8 months I spent as a legislative assistant for a nonprofit. I needed more schooling to get a permenant position so here I am back again. Both of these jobs appeal to me because learning is inherently part of the job.