I survived my PhD after five and a half years, and I was on the English system (no classes, no support other than a supervisory meeting once a month). I know this is coming rather late but my experience teaches me that you can't do a PhD unless you love what you're studying and you're committed to it. Even then, it'll probably feel like torture a lot of the time! There's a reason why the degree is nicknamed Piled Higher and Deeper. If I were you, use the time to work out what you really want to do, and then go do it. Chances are that you won't need a PhD to do it.
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