Will getting a PhD lead to a more prosperous life? Will getting a PhD lead to a more satisfied life? A have a PhD. I think I can say probaly yes to the first.

Will getting a PhD lead to a more prosperous life? Will getting a PhD lead to a more satisfied life? A have a PhD. I think I can say probaly yes to the first. But: Where others can earn black money next to their work, I can't. So go figure. For the second: I am certain - no. When others go home and leave their work where it belongs to, I keep on chewing. More responsibolity leads to more stress Imho which colides with satisfaction. Both answers do not answer the OPs question though.