Pursuing a PHD?

[CilmiDoone]

Is a PHD really worth doing? Obviously some jobs require a PHD as a prerequisite but if you do not want to be employed in those types of jobs, then is doing a PHD really worth doing, is what I find myself asking.

Also, are some PHD's more valuable than others?... e.g. sciences, engineering, economics etc. I think unless you want to go into research (in industry/academic), academia or teaching, you will not gain economically from undertaking a PHD. But I suppose some people want the Dr in front of their name.

If you know anyone who is doing a PHD, what is their rationale for doing it?

[Hyperactive]

i know some one doing PH D in history! all he wants is to teach in university!

I was thinking to do masters and PH D in what i studied but i just hate it!

for some people specially 3rd world, is a prestige!

[jamal9]

PHD = Permanent Head Damage

[CilmiDoone]

PHD = Permanent Head Damage

Permanent HeaDache

[STARKAST]

If you love research and knowledge then by all means pursue it, i think its like 5+ yrs.

[Shaaxmadow]

If you like your subject than pursue it by all means.

[AbdiJohnson]

Don't waste your time if you don't plan on going into academia or research

PhDs are not for office or field work. It has its own purpose. No one will hire a PhD graduate for even high level management, especially if he has no work experience. PhD is not even sought out by consulting companies. No one other than universities, think tanks or research organizations want PhD grads. You will be at a huge disadvantage



I am,

Abdi "Over qualified" Johnson

[CilmiDoone]

Don't waste your time if you don't plan on going into academia or research

PhDs are not for office or field work. It has its own purpose. No one will hire a PhD graduate for even high level management, especially if he has no work experience. PhD is not even sought out by consulting companies. No one other than universities, think tanks or research organizations want PhD grads. You will be at a huge disadvantage



I am,

Abdi "Over qualified" Johnson

PHD's are a prerequisite for a few specific jobs (research roles) in organisations such as investment banks, IFI's, research institutes and technology companies (applied PHD's) - and actually, consultancies do recruit PHD grads. But other than those positions, the competetive advantage a person would stand to gain is marginal compared to, say, a person with an undergrad & masters in a similar subject. Experience and demonstrable skills are just if not more important and the commitment of undertaking a PHD often means foregoing years of practical industry experience instead.

[Marques]

I love what i do and i would not say no to a PhD.

[Arabman]