(EDIT- i mean ancient history as the degree)I'm in my last year of school (studying Bio Chem Eng lit and Geog) and For the past few years ive been torn between studying classics as its always been my favourite thing to read about and study. Or, medicine, I enjoy biology but not chemistry. In future medicine would allow me to live a more comfortable life as theres a higher wage, and its such a diverse field i can specialise in something I enjoy. However, i know i would enjoy classics so much more and to work in that field would be a dream but everyone i know who studied classics isn't employed in that field of work. I know a degree shouldn't be purely for employability, but this is a big decision that basically decides what route i follow so i have to weigh it all up.
I'd really value any input on if pursuing what you enjoy is actually worth it (I've heard tell of people who grow to hate what they once enjoyed because they studied it!) Or if guaranteeing myself a more stable future is worth it.
To add on to this, there are areas of biology i genuinely love, I have completed my work experience in St Johns Ambulance and am revising for the UCAT currently. However I read so much about ancient history in my spare time that if i do decide against medicine i can probably still write up a good ancient history personal statement