Useless degrees

I've done this, not entirely planned as it all seemed to just happen. I also skipped the masters and went straight into PhD. Not really sure how this happened as I've not met anyone else who has done it.

The right project came up when in my final year of undergrad and I just applied and got it. So cancelled the masters and got on with it. I guess it makes me sound a bit of manic academic careerist but I don't really think I am.

Now 2 years and thoroughly enjoying it, and the current field (sea ice modelling - theoretical geophysics if you will) i'm in. Saying this I've not yet started writing up and if the ending is anything like my transfer viva it will be hell. I'm not very good at writing up, I did a maths degree.

Also since starting the PhD I've had a kid and got married, and I'm still only 23

perhaps. not planned though, funny the direction life take you in.

Can't fault you for falling into doing something you like and want. And you may be the exception that proves the rule. No idea. But in general, people who have no non-academic life experience are the only-children of the academic world, imo.

And what's the deal with PhD student having kids? It happens quite often. As if you don't have enough work (although it seems to be a good way to get an extension).