First of all, many congratulations on passing!

Yes, you really need to get some publications behind you, especially if you want an academic career. You might like to contact your supervisor for some guidance if you're not clear about how or what to publish.

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Video Killed the Radio Star and procrastination prevented the timely completion of PhDs!

Is it possibly because your brain is doing overtime during the day in the run up to submission that you need sleep in order to restore it? If you're working efficiently and effectively and will meet the deadline I wouldn't worry about it, otherwise it might be wise to set your alarm. Personally, I think you should let your mind and body dictate the terms and if they want extra shut eye:-)

Just shows what can be achieved in such a short space of time. Well done and congratulations Fredsmith(up)

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I'm using firefox and it hasn't been back since it was 'fixed' this afternoon.

I second Ady, thanks for sorting it.

I can also see it. Glad it's not my imagination then.

Ady, I don't know you but have always admired the way you ploughed through the write up, you just seemed to get on with it, no moaning or groaning. In fairness, I'm doing that but while you jogged throughout (kept up a good pace) I've taken a leisurely stroll (in order to indulge other fruitless distractions) and have some way to go to the finish line!

Be proud!

I wrote a long post praising BHC's attitude but it refused to post! Anyway, aside from the once aspiring academic (I never aspired to be an academic) I pretty much feel as you do.

I'm sorry to hear that and I recall you had real struggles. I hope you don't feel unfulfilled and have been able to move on. It's very tough out there...

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...did it work out?

If you wanted to be a researcher when you first started is that what you're doing post PhD?

If you wanted to be an academic when you first started is that what you're doing post PhD?

During the course of your PhD have you changed your mind as regards your career plans?

If you had your time again would you do a PhD? The same PhD or a different PhD?

What are you doing now?

Sorry, I'm just being nosey!

I did a good days work yesterday, not so good today but my goal for tomorrow is to make up for it.

Here's hoping andyp. These are statistics I do like! DanB, look out as I'm gonna catch up;-)