I read it all but why not copy and paste the 2nd part to this thread?

For me there are far too many variables, some within our control and some beyond our control, which influence how well, or otherwise, we do in life. I'm not intimidated by high achievers because we can never be sure what goes on behind the scenes. Personal and true happiness, for me, is the real mark of success. If someone is on the street, selling the Big Issue but is happy with life then this is the person I envy. Someone could have the big house, big cars, afford the best of holidays yet be deeply unhappy as they feeling something is lacking. That's not a mark of success, in my opinion.

They're not women, they're robots who have Red Bull for blood.

Alas, I will defer to the higher intelligence of some of those who have contributed to this thread and concede that I am indeed one of the brains of Britain!!!:p

Sorry about the delay. I posted a response last night but it didn't post for some reason and logged me out. Anyway, I tried the agencies but before even giving me an application form they asked me some questions and said there was little post in me registering! That was a while back though and so I might try again. Thank you.

I found reading your posts very, very helpful. THANK YOU! It's always lovely to read when someone has passed as well and so many congratulations (up)

All good wishes for the future and thanks for taking the time to post:-)

Just to add, I'm not entirely sure they all pay money as such but might be worth checking the websites anyway.

I can't vouch for the credibility of these and haven't been on any of the websites yet and so check them out carefully first but as follows;

You Gov

Panel Base

Springboard UK.com

Ipsos access panels

Opinium

Harris Interactive

Global opinion panels

Toluna

Paid 2 review

Global test market

Harris poll online

survey friends

Panel opinion

Excellent, well done(up)

walminski, no, that's really good advice and I'm not insulted. Quite honestly, I'm very glad to read all sorts of ideas as some I could plan for longer-term and some I could action sooner rather than later. I've already made the decision I will be signing off if I'm made to work 35/ 40 hours per week for JSA. I do think it's fair to be made to work for minimum wage (not what I want of course) or to do some part-time work for JSA but not a full 40 hour per week as that's less than minimum wage and a slap in the face.

Thanks everyone! Any other ideas, please do let me know.

I'll let you know how I get on job wise.

Thanks everyone! I asked about marking a couple of weeks ago but there's none going and no teaching, tutorials, demonstrating and while I'll keep trying every avenue I'm looking at following up some of Sneaks suggestions. You've all been great and keep brain storming and if something happens I'll make sure to let you all be the first to know.

Excellent suggestions Sneaks and Ady. I've already contacted many, many academics within the University where I did the PhD and although nearly all got back to me not one of them could offer anything but I'll try some more. Really good suggestions from the two of you and I'll see what all I can follow up.

Ady and Sneaks, all the best with your new jobs. I'm sure you both feel a bit out of you depth but you'll soon find your place. I'm delighted you both got something as it gives me hope.:p

I've submitted my PhD recently and am currently unemployed. I want to work and wanted to know if any of you had any suggestions for how I could make money. I don't mind want it is, it doesn't have to be related to academia!

Hope some of you can put your brains to additional use and give me some ideas!