Psychological-Wash-2's journey

I started a summer internship at a kid's camp, expecting to work on research projects related to my field of study and teach kids occasionally. The job description and interview led me to believe I would mostly be working independently, with just a few hours of interaction with the kids each day. However, upon arrival, I discovered that I was expected to take on almost full counselor duties. My days now stretch to 10-12 hours with minimal breaks, and I'm leading games and managing conflicts among kids, which is overwhelming for me. The pay ends up being about $5/hour, and I barely have time to breathe, let alone focus on my research. I'm feeling burnt out and frustrated because this isn't what I signed up for. I can't even vent to my coworkers since they think my role is easier than theirs. This experience has made me realize that I definitely don't want kids, and while I'm grateful this job is paid (unlike many unpaid internships), I can't shake the feeling of being misled during the hiring process.