Alice has the right Emma Hilton.
I am currently being paid a basic wage by a colleague to bridge a funding gap after the MRC chucked back my last proposal, despite it garnering two 6s (internationally exceptional) and a 5 (internationally excellent).
My scientific record is easily returnable on Web of Science, where metrics such as my h-index will demonstrate the impact of my research.
I have received international prizes for my work.
They also know what sex is ;)
Not that I'm still bitter about the rejection, not at all ;)
I am not struggling financially to my next deadline. The struggle refers to getting my career back on track :)