Perks of the PhD
Money
PhD loans are seen as a grants, which means you don't have to pay taxes on them. You can file along with your partner taxes together (once you have declared that you are facutually living together- use google translate), which means you can get a tax refund.
FREEEEEDOM
You can work from anywhere in the world, as long as you have a laptop and an internet connection. You can also choose your own hours, which means you can work when you are most productive.