What is the right field to pursue?

[Trimethop]

Just to give a little background information I am a first year
student enrolled for an Accounting degree. The problem is, I am not
liking it very much and ontop of that, it took me this long at the
current stage into my life to figure out that such a profession
lends heavily on communication and extracirricular involvement.
(This is a problem as I am very shy).

I have been thinking of other alternative fields and possible
lucrative careers that may spark a greater interest as well as
mabey escape this involvement issue. Math has always been a very
interesting for me and a strength as well so I am looking into
possible careers and branches such as Mathematical finance or
Actuarial Science. I guess my real question is, should I waste a year of my life
switching into mathematical finance (a very narrow and specialized
field) or Actuarial Science? The two problems with accounting for me is really the courses. I
find most of the Accounting classes very boring and Auditing/taxation class makes me really tired .The second problem I
guess is the the fact that employers care more about your involvement and communication skills than your grades. (Is this
true for other fields like physics/math if your working in industry?)

Should I switch into something more "heavy" on mathematics as I
have a greater interest in it? Or just ride it out with this Business Degree.
I am kind of in a dilemma at this point so any help will be

appreciated. Thanks! How did you guys know what to pursue and follow?

 

[mjsd]

want something heavy on mathematics and still within the commerce family? do Economics... there are heaps of statistics stuffs. And it is NOT going to be easy either...as far as I was told.

 

[Mene]

I cannot provide specific career advice, but I can offer some general guidance.

Firstly, it is important to pursue a field that you are truly interested in and passionate about. This will not only make your work more enjoyable, but it will also lead to better performance and success in your chosen career.

It is also important to consider your strengths and skills. If math is a strength for you and something you enjoy, then pursuing a career in a field that heavily utilizes math, such as mathematical finance or actuarial science, may be a good fit for you.

However, it is also important to consider the practicality and job market demand for your chosen field. Mathematical finance and actuarial science are both specialized fields, so it may be more difficult to find job opportunities compared to a broader field like accounting. It is important to thoroughly research the job market and potential career opportunities in your desired field before making a decision.

As for your concerns about communication and extracurricular involvement, these skills are important in any field, not just accounting. In fact, strong communication and teamwork skills are highly valued in the scientific community as well. It is important to work on developing these skills, regardless of your chosen field.

Ultimately, the decision of whether to switch into a more math-heavy field or stick with your business degree is a personal one. It may be helpful to speak with a career counselor or someone in a field you are interested in to gain more insight and advice. And remember, it is never too late to make a career change if you find that your current path is not fulfilling. Good luck!