Is finance a good career path to get into?
That is very much dependent on the person.
One could say, “Its not a good career for you.”
Or one could say, “It can e.g be a good career path” or “Only if you know what you are getting yourself into.”
Reasons to enter finance: Job security, stability and flexibility due to fluctuating work hours and schedules that are later in life than most other professions. The ability to control your own schedule so time off for vacation or operation is not an issue while maintaining your salary. Flexibility with taking care of children as it will not affect significant income loss (can even provide money from home.) A higher than average salary in comparison to other careers of similar duration.
Heavy workload, long hours and high pressure are the reasons to avoid finance.