Hi Dave80, a PhD is not always a good idea. I see people who did a PhD only because they couldn't find a job after MSc. And then they are unhappy and frustrated. I would recommend a job or MBA instead of a PhD if your are only doing it from a lack of any other option. It is also good to start your career early, you may regret later that you are 4 years behind. There are many options for you, especially with your background; you can try sales, industry, technology transfer or healthcare consultancy. See aftermyphd.com - it describes how a typical day looks like, what is the work life balance, salary, benefits and so on. Worth checking Let me know if you need further advice.