I have been doing a bit of job searching to see what's around for when I finally finish uni xD There is pretty much nothing in Australia right now thanks to the government cutting science funding. Plus there's a lot of competition because labs hire people from overseas a lot for these particular positions. :( I can't really be bothered going to another country just for work, blah.

I think it's a cool idea to do some volunteering, @Neo Emolga! I dunno if I could resist cute animals either though. xD I see quite a few ads for volunteer graphic designers for charities/small businesses and stuff, who just want some pamphlets or a poster. Plus you can work from home. Maybe you could do something like that with your elite graphics skills :D

P.S. How's your novel going?! I keep trying to come up with ideas for one and I always think of you and wonder how yours is going!