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If the wages are liveable, then choose the job. The reason is that you can sit on this precious resource while observing this crazy economy.

Which is better, regretfully admitting to colleagues that you're but a lowly M.A., or proudly introducing yourself as Dr. to customers while fetching their lattes?

IOW, if economy permits later...go for it! If not, then stay warm and fed.

I want this job, it is the exact job I would want to land after my PhD. I feel like at this point the PhD is something that I want just for the sake of having. But would I regret not getting it? They pay the same (both around 45-50k).