I really don't get this type of statements (and I am referring both to this article and the opposite one that also got to front page today). Doing a PhD is nei

I really don't get this type of statements (and I am referring both to this article and the opposite one that also got to front page today). Doing a PhD is neither good nor bad. There is just no right choice for everybody. Some people will rather pursue one, some others will rather avoid higher education and go for other endeavors. It is just an individual decision which will turn out good for some and bad for others. Personally, I didn't see the point for one and decided to graduate just with an MSc, but I have many friends with PhDs and in hindsight they are fully satisfied with their decisions.