I have been undertaking part-time work for over a year now whilst studying for my PhD on a full-time ESRC studentship. It's not research or teaching related work but it is relevant for my future desired career in Clinical Psychology. My lead supervisor is aware of the job I have and is happy for me to continue as long as it does not affect my studies. I checked through all the ESRC funding guidelines when I first started, and was sure it said nothing about restrictions on employment other than I couldn't undertake full-time employment. However, I have read the guidelines today and I am worried about this particular sentence:

"Full-time ESRC studentship award holders cannot also hold either a full-time job, or a permanent part-time job, during the period of their award."

Eeeeek! I only do one shift a week...but am I breaking the rules???

It also says "Students may undertake a small amount of other paid work either in term time or vacation". What on earth is a 'small amount of work'? :S

Help?!:-(