[Nicolau]

Do I really need one? or a Master degree is enough for a career path?

[Obasi]

In my culture, I have to get a Ph.D. because people will listen to whom who hold a Ph.D. A master degree is not enough, I mean it is like trash and no value to get a good job in Africa. 

[1999.milkteandcf]

I don’t do it cuz it is very rough way to go. You obey 1 person who holds power over you – your professor. If s/he doesnt like you, it means your research career has to be finished. It will be harsh to start all over again. 

[Leo]

but a Ph.D can lend you credibility when teaching and speaking, don’t you think so?