In a sense, yes. [ though likely not in the traditional one, for work usually meant receiving payment for services, and the federation did away with the acquisition of wealth a long time ago. ]

Protocol, and a few personal reasons, if you must know. Namely the former. The latter can be endured, but adherence to the former is a must. I see no reason to elaborate, just know that it's a realm that reminds me of this one. Let's leave it at that for now.

[ at the top of her personal reasons: a strong desire not to deal with him right now. no need to add q and his puerile attempts at flirting with her to the list of things making her head pound. ]