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*big eyes*
sounds like our old dog - if the ball does not surrender it just tried to get a better grip but on the more serious side: thanks for the tip, I give it a try perhaps this is actually the answer to everything (this might sound strange but after contemplating your answer for ages now I think you gave me a real push with it!)
Cheers
To be honest the PhD is harder than any other "proper job" I have ever done in my live and I think it is something quite unique to this island that you are a student during your PhD. Most other places I know you are research assistant or fellow and it is considered a proper job - which makes the answer to "when do you finish" much easier as nobody asks as you are doing a "job". The downside is of course that it can happily take you 7 years - nothing is perfect!
Hi Caroline, I assume that you will be classed as unemployed during that time? In that case you get something like £112 per week plus child benefits. Furthermore you get tax benefits and you might get other benefits e.g. for council tax and housing. This seems to be dependent on the overall houshold income.
It is not an awful lot therefore we started saving now and try to buy as much things now so they do not pile up in the end. Car seats are soooo expensive.
dazednconfused, I am full of admiration - I hope this pack of energy you and pinkneuron seem to have gets delivered with birth!!!!
Tell me that there are positions out there after you had some time of for bringing up your kids! Please!
I am already at the point of dropping out of my PhD because I think I will not manage with a baby and the attitude here - "24 hour days are just not enough, when I was young and did my PhD we never stopped working" (my supervisor). How do you do it when you have to go to a conference or field work?
Hi, I think it is great that you have spoken to your supervisor. I am not doubting you but may he have a point? Is there something in your current project you are not familiar with (can be minor) and perhaps not even interested? As this might reflect badly even if it is in your eyes a not important part. I am e.g. completely stupid with some techniques as I come from a different back ground he uses as standard so he gives me only the name of the method and I have no idea what he is talking about. It took me a while until I was up to admitting that I have no idea what he is talking about. after this our relationship changed for the better as I could do what he asked for and he did not think I am to lazy but knew that I just never done it before.
Good luck
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