Hi everyone, I'm just after a bit of advice.

I started an Engineering PhD 1 year ago, it's a scholarship and I'm sponsored through a company which means that it's well paid. I am based completely in the company office.

It started out quite well, I enjoyed the first few months. Since then, it's gone downhill. I don't like working at the office, there is no lab work, my supervisor at the company wants me to do loads of stuff that I am not interested in and aren't anything to do with what I studied (engineering). Basically I've lost all my motivation and feel that I would be much more suited to a job in a fast-paced industry. I find myself bored at work and don't like the isolation. I'm under quite a bit of pressure at the moment and my supervisor has basically told me to do loads of stuff I'm not interested in for our next meeting.

On the other hand, it's better paid than any jobs I looked at, which is the main reason I've stayed this long. I don't have any other jobs lined up or anything.

I feel a bit guilty that I'm not being productive, but I have no motivation at all and just want to give up. I hate to be ungrateful as it is a good opportunity but I don't feel like it's for me.

Anyone else in the same situation?! Any advice would be appreciated.