<human>: Can you give me the gist of the text in a nutshell?

Long story short, I work in video production.  My coworker is leaving for green pastures (couldn't be happier for them).  I was offered their old job which involves a lot of networking and coding, something more akin to a software developer/IT pro.  The problem being this is a serious diversion from my current aspects and future plans, even if it is more money it's simply not something I'm interested in doing long term.  The problem is not that I can't do the job and I could use the money, but as a career path this would take me in a entirely different life direction.  I've been *sort-of* studying and learning their job the past few years but only to learn and understand the process, not take over completely.  In todays world it's very difficult to turn down more money, but I value my happiness (and sanity) more than anything else.  So Reddit, what decisions have to made that made your guts twist but knew it was for the best?
<bot>: Offered coworkers job and turned it down, not my field but more money, would diverge completely from current career path.