I have come to near the end of my first year. From your experience goes the workload increase much in years 2 and 3. Thanks.

I would appreciate any advice that you could give me. I am in a dilemma. I am coming towards the end of my first year as a PhD student and I left a job I enjoyed (very people orientated) and I find the research itself a bit boring and I cant get excitied about it. I have may financial commitments (mortgage etc) and have the opportunity of starting a new job soon which sounds attractive.
- I have made the decision that I do not want to leave my home city and proposects are limited.

In some ways I think I like the idea of a PhD but it does not tie in with my career aspirations.

What would you advise? Has ayone else been in a similar position? Any comments/suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks