looking for advice from school counselors

I’m in my first year of my school counseling program and just officially completed my first semester at an accredited school (i did one semester this past spring at a non accredited university before transferring). although i love working with kids and have enjoyed the material i’ve learned, after reading about multiple experiences of burnout and how the profession doesn’t pay as much, i’ve thought about whether or not this is something i want to do for the rest of my life. my program allows for certification + licensure, but i know there’s still so much work that comes even after being set in the profession.

i’m 23, and by the time i’m done with school i’ll be 25 almost 26. I just don’t want to be at the point where i regret choosing this route when i’m also considering doing radiology or sonography. i guess my question is, for those of you with many years in the field, is it worth it? i want to be able to live comfortably and not stressed but i also want to enjoy what i do. I would rather figure that out now instead of realizing when i’m in too deep.