I'm not really sure what to advise, but it just sounds like a horrible position to be in. Is it possible to have some kind of three-way meeting with this former supervisor and another person (her manager? HR?)....

Hi there!

Just thought I'd drop a reply, as I totally empathise with you. I have a lot going on in personal life, so it is really affecting my ability to focus on my research. The hardest thing is, though, the exhaustion! Literally, I used to be able to work day after day after day, but now, I do a whole day and I am so exhausted, I need a whole week off. Maybe it's just the last few years catching up on me!

But like you I am also juggling a job too. Anyway, I guess i'm trying to say, I empathise, keep going, we will get there!

Hi all!

I am new on this site, and it looks like it'll be a very helpful, supportive place for me over the coming months.

I am just completing my research, deadline being in the autumn. My research methodology is discourse analysis - anyone else out there applying discourse analysis to their research?

Psycho x