[Kapitan]

Thanks Platapus i will answer the questions as they come.

Why are you wanting to get a PhD?

I want to prove to myself that I am capable of doing it.

There are some industries where getting a PhD is important. I would opine that most industries are not like this.

There are very few in my industry that have PHD's and yes quite correct its not really needed although some major companies do ask for PHD level education.

PhDs are expensive, both financially and emotionally. You need to make sure that for your chosen industry that there is a significant pay-off for your investment.

In reality the industry that I am in has already paid for a PHD and then some, money isn't really much of an issue for me I'm quite lucky in that respect.

My opinion? For many industries, getting multiple Master's Degrees that complement themselves may be better.

This is something I would actually look into and right now there is two masters I am looking at one being Masters in Business Administration the other a Level 7 Diploma in my industry (Masters equivalent)

The issue with going down the BS-MS-PhD path is that you are limiting yourself to one path. Sure, at the end, you will be recognized as being a knowledgeable one trick pony... maybe.

The Industry I am in is extremely broad I see the point your making and i am that one trick pony right now I guess.

Now, if your plan is to get into academics..

DO NOT GET INTO ACADEMICS!!

No intention to get into academics.

If your industry is in the IT related industry, current certifications will be more marketable than having a PhD. I have interviewed quite a few CS/IT PhDs for positions and what we look for is current education.

I work in the Logistics, Supply chain and Transport industry.

So the key is to choose your academic path carefully. Don't just assume that the best path is the BS-MS-PhD path

I do want to do a PHD for me it is the personal challenge however i am always open to the options and discussions, I am one of these people who will procrastinate on something for months and then make a decision on the next course of actions, this is basically what I'm doing here is gathering opinions and also sizing up what i can do next and what my options are going forward.

Also take in to account your age. How much longer are you going to work in your industry. I received my doctorate when I was in my 50's!

Well I've got 17 years in the industry in total in various roles from grass roots to senior management, I have taken many qualifications in my industry that all complement each other in one way or another, and right now I'm nearing 33 years old.

If your industry does not require a PhD, the only reason you should get one is self-actualization

This is the exact reason I wish to do it.

You are not going to garner the respect of others if you get a PhD
- People who don't have degrees will criticize you for being an "egghead intellectual" who can't be trusted. Don't kid yourself, there is a prejudice against higher education in the US.

I'm not after any respect, I am a rough and tumble guy that says it very bluntly and how it is, I also have a thick skin and don't intimidate easily, so that side of things doesn't bother me.

I am a British Citizen born in the UK but I Live in Canada at the moment.

If your industry has such hiring/promotion boards talk to them. Find out from them what they think is important.

I am wondering what you mean here? there are a few places that offer jobs to study PHD if that's what your meaning but I'm not sure

Thanks for the tidbits Platapus hope I have answered the questions as you have mine, there will be more no doubt as I still have yet to make my mind up.