IMHO PhD in IT with no experience in the real world will look like on the one hand as an overqualified for beginner positions, and too little experience for advanced positions. Lose-lose situation.
Most people start working with a BSc, and continue studying while thay are working. mybe the studies don't go as fast, but experience is gaining, and career paths are much more clear
Real stupidity always beats Artificial Intelligence. (Terry Pratchett)
BA BizMg, MCSE, DCSE, Linux+, Network+