posted about 8 months ago
Unfortunately, it is part time but it's expected that the hours are across all 5 days of the week (non-negotiable). I find having a job sitting a screen and then a PhD sitting a screen is really sapping my energy. Financially, I saved a lot from my previous career which is a huge help but I'll definitely need a zero hour contract job, at least, to continue self funding.
I'm also a carer for two unwell people and I find my current hours and nature of the job difficult to balance with my own obligations.
Having said all that, I guess the real question is whether I'm passing up on an opportunity that would further my academic career in the long run?
Thank you ncrbrts & eng77 for your responses as being able to share with others who have gone through the PhD experience does draw out the real questions. I don't know many other PhDs I can ask as I always tend to sense a competitiveness when you bring up these kinds of issues and doubt I'm getting an honest response to an honest question.