I am getting a meeting with my head of department soon, as there are some circumstances that have been out of my control that have set me back with work. I am hoping he will allow an extension of 6 months but i am not holding my breath.

I don't have any dependents, so just me i need to look after. I do not really want to ask to much of my parents, but they will support me. At the moment i think i am leaning towards a part time job combined with some savings i have managed to get over the last year and bit.

If the next 8 months go smoothly with out anymore major set backs i think it will be only case of writing up after funding ends.

Hi I am currently coming to the end of my 3rd year of phd. Unfortunately i will not be able to finish on time. I suspect it is going to take me an extra 6-12 months to get it to completion. I am currently funded, but that ends  in 8 months. I'm not sure what is the best way for me to go about trying to complete. A number of people have told me to not get a job and just put 100% into trying to complete . But they had the luxury of no bills ,rent or paying for food. Other people I know have got a full time job, and try to write up in evenings and weekends. alternatively could try get a part time job and work the evenings weekends and the day or so i get off from work.

Im really unsure on what way to go with this decision. Any advice will be much appreciated! If anyone can tell me about there relevant experience of the same decision, good or bad, will also be much appreciated. Or if there are other options im not thinking off? please let me know.

cheers Keith