I think the pursuit of either Academia or Industry ultimately depends on individual personality. For people who like being surrounded in a social content and aren’t mortified by deadlines, Industry might be a good choice for them. However, other people, myself included, who enjoy teaching, conducting experimental investigations and discovering new things, might find that Academia might be the right fit for them. However, the pay is quite deceiving in Academia. I know some people working in Industry with a master degree and years of experience who make essentially more than some individual with Ph.D. in Academia. I think if the ultimate goal is money-driven, then Industry far outweighs Academia. However, if in quest of knowledge or simply of the flexible lifestyle, Academia might be the way to go.