Like all previous posters, it certainly is refreshing to hear that there are others out there doubting what they intially thought was a "DREAM COME TRUE!!" I'm only 3 months into my PhD and I'm just not feeling it. To be honest, if I hadn' received a fat scholarship (which I'm very greatful for having received) there is no way I would have started a PhD. The financial stability is pretty good though.. I'm fortunate enough to have such good funding.. and it's scary to consider the alternative. My story is even more ludicrous in that I'm seriously considering quitting my PhD to try and make a living as a professional musician. Imagine running that one by your supervisor/family/friends. Tell me I'm crazy!