Should I stick to majoring in management information systems or should I switch to accounting?

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| (19F) am a junior in college, and I'm struggling with choosing between management information systems and accounting. I already changed my major from computer science to management information systems because I wanted something that had less math and less coding. Now, after my first MIS course, I found it to be a bit boring. I'm thinking of changing it to accounting because people rave about the job security. Additionally, I am someone who enjoys working alone. I'm an introvert with social anxiety. My personality type is ISTJ. I'm not that expressive; I tend to overthink, and l ask a lot of questions when completing any sort of task due to perfectionism. But when I think about the pros that MIS has over accounting, I'm afraid I'd be making a mistake. MIS seems to pay better, the education process seems easier, and there are many different job routes so you don't feel inclined to stick with 1.

Usually, when someone is trying to choose their major, they are questioned about what their passion is or what their interests are. I'm a very artistic person with many hobbies (drawing, making jewelry, crocheting), but unfortunately that doesn't make you money, so I just want to choose something that makes me good money, gets me a job quick after graduation, and provides work-life balance. I'm decent at math, but I'm not an expert by any means. I failed Calculus 1, which is one of the reasons why I stopped pursuing computer science. To be fair, the professor wasn't all that great, and many people didn't do well. But I remember getting into advanced math classes in middle school, and my PSAT and SAT scores showed higher proficiency in math compared to other subjects. I enjoy it when I understand what I'm doing and when I'm excelling at it. If I were to major in accounting, I would most likely pursue the CPA.

I've read many Reddit stories, watched many YouTube videos, and TikTok videos about the best majors and people comparing management information systems and accounting. A lot of the time I see people saying to double major since they're both very good, but I don't have much money for that (I assume that it would cost more than simply majoring in one). FAFSA didn't give me anything, and I'm accepting all loans. I also don't think that I would have the drive for that. I would greatly appreciate anyone who has recommendations on either which major is better or a good way to decide which is better for me. I have an appointment with a counselor in a few days.

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