Doxory?

dobedobedoh has decided after I finish my Masters degree in HCI

I thought that I'd try and find a job... Now just to find one. I suspected that I'd go this way to be honest. The fact that I was debating said it all!

Asked 2 years ago

My choice: Get a Job

jesse: Industry needs smart people who are into HCI!
ntn: You can always get a PhD later.
jmorzins: If you truly are uncertain, then hell no, don't go the PhD route yet. Get a job for two or three years.
tibbetts: Get a job and decide if the PhD is really worth the investment.
Mark: If you have to ask, don't do the PhD; besides, you have more choices for actually *doing* something in your field this way...
camellia_sinensis: After all the crap I've had with my phd, I'd be reluctant to push anyone else into doing one... and I'd say that if you're not really sure you want to, then committing to 4 years of the crapness is probably not the best plan. ...however, if you do want to do one at some point, and funding is available, then grab it, because funding is not always easy to get as I'm sure you know.
kyrandil: I'm under the impression that industry R&D jobs in the HCI track don't require a PhD as much as other fields.
erin: If you have to ask the question, the answer is probably not to do a PhD.
ManWorkingHere: Work now so your taxes can pay for my retirement

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Do a PhD

lakmiseiru: Research or industry? If research, PhD; if industry, a job. PhD might get you more money, but may not be worth your time. I'd go for it if you're passionate, though.
garfieldfreak123: Both

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Skipped (with comments)

madcaptenor: I'm not sure what HCI is. But in any case, keep in mind that getting a PhD is useful if, and only if, you want to be an academic.

If you make a stupid choice because a website tells you to, it's your own damn fault.