I didn't find Josephina that much of a problem, but of course that's because that for some mysterious reason, when I arrived in the wastelands I got an exp. boost that got me up to *gasp!* lvl 177! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

Never argue with an idiot, he'll just drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.