I already have my masters degree in sociology, and after a few years working, I am going back to school to get my PhD in sociology. I was just wondering--how what is the workload for PhD classes compared to masters level courses from your experience? Is it comparable, or is there a lot more reading/writing? I am hoping to get a position as a TA/RA, take a full load of courses, and am worried that financially I may have to get a part-time job somewhere for the weekends so that I can pay my bills. Is this doable when getting a PhD or should I expect that all of my free time needs to be dedicated to keeping up on my coursework? I worked full-time while getting my masters--it was really tough, but doable. I know each program is different, but just wanted to hear some other's experiences/opinions.