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So I don't know....my professors all have good PhDs. I wonder if I should go for it as well. It doesn't seem too hard since it all depends on your commitment and effort you put into it. My professors all seem pretty happy with what they do. They enjoy teaching, researching, and pretty much handling us; I find this pretty amazing in a way, yet I can't help but feel a bit...sad in a way. They have all been quite successful in their field work and all, but it makes me wonder if they have or had a family. I know some do/did. Some have all grown up children, and others are barely starting to form their families at their early 40's. I see nothing wrong, but I can't see myself doing this.

Things like staying late at the lab, not going home for days, maybe even work at a different city/state from your family, and other stuff which I feel I won't like to do, are ultimately making me think twice of getting a PhD. I've always thought that if I ever do have a family, I would want to spend time with them and not just on holidays or days off from work. I don't know..
I can't live forever. This body can only live for so long, and I would like to see my children grow into their 60s and perhaps even grandchildren. I would like to see the type of person/soul the children I (and future husband of course) will bring to life and help grow....there is more to life than to just study...so maybe I shouldn't...

and I'm just paranoid lol :)