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'.
Yes, using the architecture base to go into another profession, pretty much...
Oct 10, 24 2:08 pm ·
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OddArchitect
I've always wondered what else you could do as an architecture that's not related to architecture. To me being an owners rep, construction manager, ect is pretty much the same as being an architect.
Oct 10, 24 2:43 pm ·
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sameolddoctor
There are other fields too that can benefit from the "design thinking" that we are (hopefully) taught in architecture school - Ive seen lots of kids go into UI/UX, Industrial Design, and to a lesser extent into Business (MBA)
I like that a MBA could involve 'design thinking'. 'If we move this loss to the overhead category, carry the three, involve the Cayman Islands, add a Ponzi scheme, our company is profitable!'
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...
I've always wondered what else you could do as an architecture that's not related to architecture. To me being an owners rep, construction manager, ect is pretty much the same as being an architect.
There are other fields too that can benefit from the "design thinking" that we are (hopefully) taught in architecture school - Ive seen lots of kids go into UI/UX, Industrial Design, and to a lesser extent into Business (MBA)
Ah! Those are good ideas.
I like that a MBA could involve 'design thinking'. 'If we move this loss to the overhead category, carry the three, involve the
Cayman Islands, add a Ponzi scheme, our company is profitable!'
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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