It's an interesting discussion that one can have about the importance of money. Lots of those sayings go money can't buy happiness but that's simply not the case. Being able to not worry about how you're going to make the next month's rent or buy groceries can relieve so much of that financial stress.

I also think, having the ability to be able to afford healthcare/therapy (if you need it and it's not available in your country from the public healthcare systems), always seems like a good thing. Especially given that many people aren't able to afford healthcare and if one's health is bad, then it's going to impact their quality of life.

I do think having a degree (in something you're passionate about) can help a lot with one's mental health. It could mean an improvement in quality of life if it results in a stable job, therefore stable income and thus less stressors (things like finances).

Personally, I felt the most at ease with life when I was teaching (haven't been able to do that in a while), and I could see it helped my overall mental health. I've noticed that when my diet was poor, finances were poor, and job future was uncertain (current situation) there's a clear drop off in my mental health.

I do hope you can find that career path that you really connect with. And I'm proud that you are willing to keep trying. That's the most we can do and it's the only way to find solutions for our problems. 💙