Tiki's scribblings

Honestly, after being through the process, I really wouldn't recommend a PhD unless you're independently wealthy. :D Masters usually does the job, and it's much easier to find a job.

The one thing about data analysis > writing, I think the work tends to be steadier, pay better. The writers I know tend to have day jobs. Though, to be fair, I know a couple of artists who actually make a living at it, and have really fun jobs, so there's that.