How much a difference does a PhD make?

[AKCarlton]

Hey there,

 

Apologies in advance if this topic has been discussed before, but I couldn't find a thread.

 

I'm in the process of a getting my Masters and just wondered if it would be worth it to continue on toward a PhD. What difference does that make? As in working in the field?

 

I know you need a PhD if you want to be a professor, but what about in the field? Is it just $$ in that sense?

 

Thanks in advance for all insight, consider it all valuable to me.

[smg]

I don't have an answer for you but I would suggest looking at ads for jobs you want and see what they are looking for. 

[AKCarlton]

Most tend to say bachelors, masters or PhD....I knock out the bachelors, cause everyone has those these days...

[Nerd_For_Life]

Depends on what kind of job you are looking for and what skills you have, both from your MA and from other work/life experience. More info on that front would help.
PhD are a LOT of long, hard work and I would recommend only committing to one if you are sure that you want one and if it is necessary for you to achieve your goals (career-wise/life/etc.)

[AKCarlton]

Thank you!