What Are the Pros and Cons of Pursuing a PhD in Physics?

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I am currently a 3rd year physics undergraduate student. At the moment, I am unsure if I really want to pursue a PhD in physics or just go straight into the workforce. I always thought I wanted to go to grad school until a recent visit to a grad school that nearly turned me off. I am interested in researching the branch of musical acoustics, though, I don't know much about that field. By hobby I am a musician. Part time, I work in the writing center at uni helping humanities students. I have an eclectic set of talents and interests.
 
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@Greg Bernhardt Thank you! I have an equally strong passion for shiba inus as I do physics and music!
 
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