PhD

In past couple of years I have bumped into more than my share of PhDs and post-docs research fellows. I always thought that these guys must be really brainy. Not anymore. Anyways, the point being, I was wondering if I can be one. There are loads of reasons, why I shouldnt, couldnt or wouldnt be one. Most notable being, its lot of hard work to get accepted at one. And then get some decent scholarships. And ofcourse, there are so many to apply to. As one of my friends explained to me yesterday I can choose from economics to rocket science, its a very hard decision. I need some help and some brains and some luck.
Apart from that, once you are in full time job - the prospect of leaving that to go back to student life isnt very tempting. There are some exciting times but I'd still have the money please.
Why should I do one ? Because my career isnt going anywhere. This might be one of those things I need to rise from junior to middle to higher management. You tell me, how many senior vice presidents you know who only have a measly batchelors degree ? (Not counting those who married their boss's ex-wives !!)
Check out
http://www.findaphd.com/
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/jobtype/student/ -- Keyword - PhD
http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/index.html