Justinian, a phd should always be a plus on your resume. I can't really think of any academic field where this is not the case (though your mileage may vary as they say)... it's like your basic university diploma, at the time it's less efficient than going for a (higher) paid job immediatly but ultimately you end up in a much higher pay scale. Of course like a basic university diploma if you flunk out without a phd then that's less efficient, but ultimatly that's mostly a matter of discipline (if you're good enough to get the job you should be good enough to do it if you apply yourself to it).

Sitting Duck, in what field would you be active with your phd... I'm very curious!

You should become a dinosaur!
you know what I'm talking about

RAGGY

Follow your heart and/or dreams.  If it turns out to suck you atleast won't regret not having tried it. And not sure that your chances are ruined if you turn it down. I'm not sure but i'm sure they're not allowed to give out all that information to other companies.

Then again, are you really sure the Phd is what you want and if it is actually that much more interesting?  That's something you've got to decide for yourself obviously.

And remember, the ones who failed the most will be the most successful in the end!

^^ don't listen to a ICer

attaboy sd