You will come to forks in your career path more than once. Do not underestimate the importance of choosing what makes you happy. Do not overestimate the benefits of choosing what brings in more money.
In short: choose happiness over money, most of the time.
Money has diminishing returns. The more you make the more you'll get taxed, the nice things you buy stop bringing joy once they become too easy to acquire has been my experience.
Were wired to be happy when surrounded by loving family and a few really good friends.
In short: choose happiness over money, most of the time.