Hi, I recently graduated from my 5 years of architecture school. The journey was tough but also exciting and memorable. But lately my self confidence has hit the rock bottom and I'm wondering maybe I'm not meant to become an Architect. So I'm planning to switch my career options, studying architecture has given me a wide perspective on design and has vastly changed my thinking skills. But is Change good? Am I wasting my time switching career? Will I make it out fine?
Architecture is not a "growth profession" anymore. If you do not love it, do not pursue a traditional path in architecture anymore.
Oct 10, 24 12:41 pm ·
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OddArchitect
What is a 'traditional path' in architecture?
Oct 10, 24 1:08 pm ·
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sameolddoctor
Traditional = Internship while working at an architectural firm, Licensure etc etc
Non Traditional = Branching out into another related, or non related field where one can still use their architectural methods of rigor, graphical interpretation etc.
I dont think the traditional path is of any use to younger grads anymore with declining rate of increase of wages and general growth.
Oct 10, 24 1:15 pm ·
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OddArchitect
That makes sense. It's more of an 'other profession' than an 'alternative path to architecture'.
Oct 10, 24 1:32 pm ·
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sameolddoctor
Yes, using the architecture base to go into another profession, pretty much...
I'm unsure whether to continue pursuing architecture and switch to another field.
Hi, I recently graduated from my 5 years of architecture school. The journey was tough but also exciting and memorable. But lately my self confidence has hit the rock bottom and I'm wondering maybe I'm not meant to become an Architect. So I'm planning to switch my career options, studying architecture has given me a wide perspective on design and has vastly changed my thinking skills. But is Change good? Am I wasting my time switching career? Will I make it out fine?
Before I give any advice, may I ask what type of degree you have? Is it an accredited degree in architecture?
Architecture is not a "growth profession" anymore. If you do not love it, do not pursue a traditional path in architecture anymore.
What is a 'traditional path' in architecture?
Traditional = Internship while working at an architectural firm, Licensure etc etc
Non Traditional = Branching out into another related, or non related field where one can still use their architectural methods of rigor, graphical interpretation etc.
I dont think the traditional path is of any use to younger grads anymore with declining rate of increase of wages and general growth.
That makes sense. It's more of an 'other profession' than an 'alternative path to architecture'.
Yes, using the architecture base to go into another profession, pretty much...
Your confidence will fluctuate, pay it no mind for now. More important: can you get a job? Then: do you like this job?
Change is inevitable and you will be fine because you have agency.
There's no cosmic urgency out there right now, just focus on the brass tacks. Follow through on this degree for a few years and then assess.
(Advice from someone who's dealt with crippling anxiety at many points on my journey)
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