it really depends on what kind of job and lifestyle we are talking.

u could be doing hand work that pays good (mechanics)

or u could be doing accounting... both pay good enough for their levels but in the latter there aint no way u can risk being high at work... couple mistakes caught by ur peers or supervisors and u will find your way out swiftly

but i know lots of mechanics who get high everyday at work and still get paid good enough to live a decent life for a single person.

it all depends.

but just answering your specific question and not knowing any other details, i would personally take the easy route and make enough good money to be happy with... however if we are talking 20 grand difference per year in income potential i would probably go with the more challenging job... there is always time to get high