I don't like giving advice because I think this is a personal thing. Everyone will have a different opinion but in the end, you have to decide what you want to do. I had so much conflicting advice, it just made me more confused. If there's something academic that appeals to you, go for it. If you want to work and not be a student, do that. Some people think they have to map out their lives and stick to that but there's nothing wrong with trying something and abandoning it for a better option.