I had two job offers, one paid twice as much. I took the lower paying one because it was exciting work where I expected to learn a lot. I was right on both counts.

Best or worst? Definitely the most significant. I'll let you judge which.

i think you could have get the higher paying job. and have side projects or poc projects if you want to learn something. you could have save twice the money if you chose the other. have an early retirement or have your own business/company. anyway, at the end of the day just do whatever makes you feel happy. lol

Probably best

Growing and enjoying your life vs stagnation and crippling depression. I'd run from that pile of money.