Choosing between a job oriented course and one you are passionate about is a common dilemma, and the honest answer is that the best choice usually lies in finding a balance, not in blindly picking one extreme over the other.
First, understand that passion and practicality are not always opposites. Many fields let you combine what you love with real career opportunities, so before assuming you must choose, check whether your passion actually has viable career paths, because more of them do than students expect.
If your passion has weak job prospects, you do not have to abandon it. You can pursue a more practical course for stability while keeping your passion alive through skills, projects, or as a serious side pursuit that may grow into a career later.
On the other hand, choosing a job oriented course you genuinely dislike, purely for money, can lead to years of unhappiness and even underperformance, since it is hard to excel at something you resent.
The strongest position is where genuine interest meets real opportunity. Aim for that overlap, and be honest about both your feelings and the practical realities.
Example: A student who loved design chose a course that let her build design skills with real career scope, getting both passion and practicality instead of sacrificing one entirely.
One practical tip: Do not treat it as passion versus money. Look for the overlap where your interest has real opportunities, and if it does not, keep your passion alive alongside a practical path rather than killing either one.