Abstract :
Dilemma of whether to go for a PhD was the question at hand. I did some research to arrive at an answer after looking at three main parts (mainly socio-economic fronts across India, US and Europe) :- Surviving as a PhD student,
- Difference it makes in a your career
- Difference from a corporate career,
Motivation :
Questions about pursuing PhD has been bothering me since a year now. But as it always happen, unless you have a deadline, you don't conclude. I had always dreamed of being a scientist, my innocent motivation to PhD. Moreover, I found quite a few people who were in a similar situation. I set myself up to figure out what's in store apart from being a scientist as a PhD and the journey for becoming a Doctorate.
Conclusion :
I have always chosen things which opens up more opportunities. In other words, I have always restrained my self from choosing something which channelizes my efforts and look at a bigger goal.I have discussed on public forums, read books discussed with colleagues , profs, PhD students and concluded. Currently, I am not prepared to be a doctoral student. Hence, decided not to go for PhD immediately after my Masters. (Keeping my options open ..).
