In another life I might have considered doing a PhD after I finished my masters. My father (who has a doctorate) quickly put me off that idea. Looking at what you have to do and get paid to do a PhD (at least in the UK) it feels more similar to being a struggling artist busking in the streets while trying to finish their "killer track".
No wonder the most promising students drop out and go on to join finance or tech firms - the pay is an order of magnitude higher.
No wonder the most promising students drop out and go on to join finance or tech firms - the pay is an order of magnitude higher.