The answer to the question could go both ways. If you decide to study something just because you’ll earn more money but you hate it, then you’re going to be miserable doing it. I don’t believe money can buy you happiness. Yes, it can help with achieving certain goals that make one happy, but having to do it almost everyday is just going to take the joy out of life. I came across this issue with the major I always wanted; Marine Biology. I always wanted to work with and study marine animals in a zoo or aquarium. In this case, the issue isn’t with what I would earn. Living in lower Delaware, there aren’t many zoos or aquariums for me to go to on a daily basis. Marine biology jobs are limited anywhere in the United States and I would have to be making an effort every summer just to get known in any of these establishments. Because of these limited jobs and my location, I’ve tried looking for alternate jobs that may be similar to my interest. In order to do other things in life that I enjoy, like traveling, I need a job that pays well to do so. I think you should always go for something you are passionate about doing. You and whoever you work for will get the best results if you truly put your all into it. With that said, even if it’s not your first choice, maybe going for something more in reach that will get you a good job is a better route to help build your life, but don’t sway too much.