Hi SBCC

Sorry but no :-(

I'm never sure whether to reply or not if I can't get an article. It must be really frustrating to see a reply for it only to be a 'no'. I have access to two uni-libraries and electronic journals - I looked hard but neither have it.

Yea, all you post PhD people, please don't go. I really value your insights; afterall you have 'been there, done that' and successfully to boot!

Hey Rina

I can both for you; pm me with an email id and I'll send them on :-)

I have been thinking about this issue too but agree that I won't be giving anything until after any corrections are approved.

@Sneaks - I was asked for id for years and years but then it suddenly stopped! My daughter just turned 18 and has been highly insulted that she hasn't been asked for id, but then she is nearly a foot taller than me!

@Delta - nice one ;-)

I would go with U.K.:

or try to omit need for the colon - "...lots of dogs in the U.K. Breeds include:"

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Unless he is one of those people who feel that they can never be truly fulfilled with a PhD under their belt, I would wholeheartedly, completely, utterly and absolutely agree with you! Maybe my view is somewhat jaundicised but I think he should take the job, particularly if it is one he will enjoy and is well qualified for. Studying for a PhD is not easy (no, no, no) but still I think it would be easier for him to resume his PhD studies at a later stage rather than pass on a great job now. Good for him - go for it.

I got them; will send them on

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personally I think it's good to move between referencing, editing and proofreading, particularly proofreading as things slip past you (well, me!) if you do that for too long at one time. However, I would do the formatting in a block so as to ensure you keep everything the same. What I have done is gone through it for the appearance of tables, then boxes I have, then back through it for heading styles etc etc. One of the last things I intend to do before I submit is to check [for the zillionith time] that the formatting is consistent throughout because I think it's something which could be easily picked up on by an examiner who quickley skims the thesis before giving it a deeper read - gulp:-(

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thank Skig, it didn't work for me probably as I'm stuck in the dark ages of MS2003!! Not changing though until after I submit!

I'd be interested in hearing what you did Skig. I had similar issue a while ago
http://www.postgraduateforum.com/threadViewer.aspx?TID=18936, the replies I got were really helpful. Did you do something different?

I don't know the rates although I suspect the numbers securing work directly linked to their PhD are pretty small.

Just skimmed this and although the author refers to 'humanities' I would imagine the same is true enough of social sciences PhDs.
http://www.beyondthephd.co.uk/articles/details.php?id=3

that was a pretty insensitive comment for that guy to make to you. It's horrible how a nice evening can be spoiled by a comment like that. I certainly am in awe of you Phdbug and think your successes are brilliant. Remember Bridget Jones and her comments about 'smug marrieds'??? I really hope I'm not one of those, I try not to be.

I really respect people who are open to moving and starting again in new places. While I may bemoan the fact that family prohibits me from applying for jobs in far away places, secretly it also means I don't even have to try!

Best of luck Bug, you'll do brilliantly (up)

You're very honest and express yourself very well PhDBug so thank you for the other side of the story.

I'm one of those juggling PhD women (I have four children). My sister works in academia, has a partner but very def, children are not on the agenda for either of them. She feels similar to you. Outwardly she is very successful, looks fab but says that she is terrified when she encounters 'juggling women' and feel inadequate. I, on the other hand feel that I am not taken as seriously as somebody like you or my sister given that it is known I cannot fully commit to study given my family committments. For example, geographically I am constricted as to what jobs I can apply for post-PhD but if I was 'really' committed to academia, geography wouldn't be an issue, would it???

I think the discussion on this thread demonstrates really well that what we see is the surface only. Who really knows what another is feeling?

Good luck with your future career PhDBug; it can't be easy relocated so far from home. I know you're departing the forum but maybe check in every now and then if you can.

I'll send it to you