Yeah I bet -- with your encyclopaedic knowledge of the tv schedule I'm surprised you have any spare time for this forum. :p

Yes I love you too. What a joy this forum has become, we're like one big happy family.

What do you mean troll? I'm just being honest. Coming in at 1:30pm and saying the only meaningful thing achieved all day is a 2 minute phonecall IS pathetic. Don't you think?

If my supervisor caught me coming in to work at even 9:05am he would stretch out his arm emphatically, look at his watch, then look at me with an expression of disgust.

I don't watch tv and you're right, I don't have any use for 'ladies of the night'. Are you bored? I wrote a story about you dear pea sucker...

I don't have asparagus but heard it goes well with salmon and a parsley sauce.

Bit pathetic really?

I just sent him my CV and (kindly) said I know you've probably forgotten me by now but I need a reference for a job. It was a bit difficult to track him down as he was retired, but he still provided it within a couple of weeks. I'm pretty sure non-retired academics are obliged to provide a reference.

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It's ok to have diverse research interests at this stage, just don't say it out loud as far as your phd applications go.

Find a supervisor who works in one of these areas, then approach him/her and explain that their research interests are a perfect match for yours.

I can't see why you would need to do another masters. As for references, just ask your undergrad/masters tutors. I recently asked (somewhat cheekily) for a reference from a retired supervisor I've had no contact with in 5 years.

Just keep applying.....

Ok Emily, here's how I found a postdoc. I found a supervisor who looked interesting and his group website indicated that he was happy to receive CV's from viva-pending students.

I sent it off with a cover letter affirming his brilliance and my desire to join his group and make him more brilliant. He was very pleased, and I was offered an interview. I start in a few weeks.

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Ah, another phd candidate who has 'expanded the boundaries of knowledge at the forefront of their field' but can't use the internet to find a job.

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A supervisor in the bush is worth two in an office.

Google Ads is targeted advertising, so google thinks you're interested in dating. :$

Mine is adverising MBA's. Hehehe

Two words: Phdbugus tetrastarius. 8-)

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