Luckily, I can still bulldoze at this stage. I do not have too many commitments, nor do I have the 9-5 job that keeps me so busy. But as soon as that first job is landed, I might not have that much free time. But the priority is getting the PhD done now. Luckily, I have a completed first draft finished now. Now, it is just editing and smoothing things over.
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Yep! That first job will strand your boat, and I am happy that you realize that you should concentrate on your most urgent aims now. The PhD will be a great boon to your chances, and so it's great that the first draft is now taking shape. Just keep at it.
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Sorry for the long delay in responding. What a couple of weeks. I thought I was super human, trying to finish the PhD, do some sideline work, preparing and editing papers, and so on, but I had to stop. Focus should be on the PhD, and it does not help to burn myself out for a job, especially not if it is at the cost of the PhD.
Moments like these help you re-evaluate your life choices.
I hope all is well on your side, and that life is not speeding up for you like it seems it is for everyone else! We need to slow down and appreciate every second.
No problem, and when love is in the air, one's time flies out of the window You are right, as the two main things that need to regard as priorities, should be your soul mate and the PHD. Too much fiddling around with other stuff will only result in some major problems later on.
Re-evaluation is always a good thing, as the one can keep a finger on the pulse of life.
Time is racing lately for all of us, and it's unreal how quickly a day passes. We are fine and I hope that you guys are also well. Time is indeed of the essence.
Here is a perfect example of how time just flies. I was tasked with marking a bunch of essays (which was not planned - the lecturer kind of dropped a bomb on me there); the University of Pretoria asked me to do a small online lecture/seminar; and the PhD thing... All of this contributes to me being so late with this reply. I always say I am sorry, I should get that on a T-shirt!
For sure, if the PhD is done and off of my back, things will for sure return to a more "stable normality". I think I will be taking a leave of absence for a while after the submission of that document. It is crazy how things just do not want to settle down. At least by staying busy, I am staying out of trouble and away from politics! So that must count for something. I hope that time treated you and your wife well!
It sounds like a bit of use and abuse here, but I know that you can handle it, and it would be very dangerous for your future if you were to refuse the extra work.
Good idea once that you are qualified to take a sabbatical, as it will draw you out of the constant rigmaroles required by studies, and hopefully re-establish a bit of normalcy in your life again. I am sure that you will find something else to keep you busy !LOL
The inevitable (smallish) burnout has arrived, hence the two-week delay in answering your reply. What a couple of weeks. The papers are marked, but I am dead tired. The PhD is slowly coming along, but with all the extra marking and so on, I really need a break. I am flying to Pretoria tomorrow, hopefully, I can rest a bit up there with my girlfriend.
A couple of interesting offerings have come across the table though, some overseas opportunities and local research work. I hope that this week or two up north will help a bit! How are things with you? Once again, I am so sorry for the long silence.
Yep! That's why I left you alone, as I knew that you have a lot to do. A little break will do you a world of good. Marian asked me yesterday how you were doing with the PhD and I said that I would tell her when you contact me again. Now she has her answer.
The interesting offerings sound great, but you have to bide your time, as a lot of water still have to run into the sea. So, be happy, but don't stress about it as I am sure that the Lord will guide you. I think the week or two will be very good for you.
Things are okay with us, and I am working on a project paper for the bakery. Discussed it today with a great guy and things are starting to look good at last.
No apologies needed as I understand.
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