Many thanks for your replies. I suppose its very much a waiting game!

I have finally realised i need a little help with my future. Im not sure of where to turn or the best thing to do. The biggest question is at the minute, "What will i get from this PhD". Im doing a PhD a(just started second yr) in a material science field and i have a first degree from a good uni. But im having many problems with communicating with my 'perfectionist' supervisor and its taking all enjoyment out of the field of interest. Is there anybody out there thats had these problems. Is it common that you supervisor is more concerned with conference/journal papers and wanting the impossible over his students thesis/welfare? Do i just give up now and look for something else (graudate based) or will this thing turn out good in the end? Just after some advice really. Cheers!