If you can get into a direct PhD , always prefer it over an MS. I thought that I might get some clarity about the topic of research for PhD after the Masters but still in the same amount of confusion. I am from a Chemistry/Materials background. So my answer may be specific to it. Atleast in Europe, it is very hard to find a job with a masters degree. People tend to complete/expect PhD for work by default especially if you are into R&D. Even if you find work after a masters, your growth is saturated at some point for lack of a PhD degree.
Kranthi Bannuru, works at University of Groningen
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If you can get into a direct PhD , always prefer it over an MS. I thought that I might get some clarity about the topic of research for PhD after the Masters but still in the same amount of confusion. I am from a Chemistry/Materials background. So my answer may be specific to it. Atleast in Europe, it is very hard to find a job with a masters degree. People tend to complete/expect PhD for work by default especially if you are into R&D. Even if you find work after a masters, your growth is saturated at some point for lack of a PhD degree.