In today's world: is having a good paying job more important than following your dreams?

Times are tough nowadays and a secure job that pays the bills every month is important. In my opinion, if you can't get a good salary to support yourself from your dream job, why not take a course first that you have also an interest in but will provide you an income and from there, you can start working on your dream?. I think you will be more equipped in following your dream if you have the means to see it through, with a secured home, health and food on the table.