I think it would be great to have a job where "big money" was a part of it... a lot of people I know in the finance industry work hard and play hard like someone mentioned earlier... they work WAY over 80+ hours a week, but they know that they will pretty much be able to retire by the time they are 40, so they can pursue other interests in life. I think that is pretty awesome, but I don't think that kind of life is for me. I was offered a position with a finance company not too long ago, but turned it down because I know it's not something I could do while I was in college (and keep my sanity!), and I know for sure that I don't want to spend every waking moment working... I want to be able to enjoy my life
So that wouldn't make me happy, and I realize that for some people it does make them happy, and I think that's great
My whole philosophy is if you don't like what you're doing, don't do it!! Find something you like to do and get paid for doing what you like!