Thanks for engaging in the dialogue. With the clarifications you have given, I empathise even more with where you are coming from. Yes, in your specific circum

Thanks for engaging in the dialogue. With the clarifications you have given, I empathise even more with where you are coming from. Yes, in your specific circumstances the P/T PhD does look appealing and achievable. I made the mistake thinking that a F/T PhD was doable with some P/T consulting on the side. It wasn't. The expectation and requirement to have several papers accepted and published was probably the biggest challenge. Wishing you lots of success and enlightening research.