I got accepted into UBC SALA MArch program, but I am really conflicted on whether or not to follow through with this career choice. I am detail-oriented, social, artistically-inclined, meticulous, strive towards diversity and change, and don't like accepting the status quo -- are these characteristics that will suit Architecture? Random, but I love travelling. I also do care a lot about financial security/success... Is this an unsuitable career for me? Please give me all the advice!
joseffischer
Apr 25, 18 2:13 pm
Many artistically inclined people pursuing architecture get burned out before they ever get to be creative. Being detail oriented and meticulous is very important, and most people aren't nearly as skilled in these areas as they think. I'm not sure why you think working at architecture firms would provide for a more diverse environment or trend towards work supporting diversity and change. Most of the money comes from very very 'status quo' piggy banks. Clients don't like change. Good luck!
Non Sequitur
Apr 25, 18 2:17 pm
You self-describe the same way as basically 99% of other fresh students in this field. Ask yourself, do you really love designing buildings? Not the broad stroke "genius" type design ideas, but more of the nuts & bolts, membrane sequencing, material thickness type aspects? If you answer no to the second parts, perhaps you should reconsider.
randomised
Apr 25, 18 2:19 pm
What made you consider architecture in the first place, and what made you reconsider architecture since or because? you got accepted?
seasonschange
Apr 26, 18 3:16 pm
Many reasons. One of them being seeing the downfalls of homes I've lived in, or visited, and wanting to fix those aspects. I've always had curiosity towards the design of homes. It seems to be a profession where I can be influential in other people's lives in a different sort of way.
Miles Jaffe
Apr 25, 18 3:52 pm
You haven't made a career choice, you're only considering an education choice. If you're having doubts now you're way ahead of the curve.
Run, Forrest, run!
geezertect
Apr 25, 18 4:35 pm
Yes, run like wind.
Seriously, money and security are the two things you are least likely to find in this profession. If they matter to you already, trust me they will matter even more the older you get. Any career eventually becomes stale after thirty years or so, and you will want to retire or change professions again. Hard to do when your retirement savings are puny because of low earning power and the periodic deep downturns which plague this very cyclical profession.
I got accepted into UBC SALA MArch program, but I am really conflicted on whether or not to follow through with this career choice. I am detail-oriented, social, artistically-inclined, meticulous, strive towards diversity and change, and don't like accepting the status quo -- are these characteristics that will suit Architecture? Random, but I love travelling. I also do care a lot about financial security/success... Is this an unsuitable career for me? Please give me all the advice!
Many artistically inclined people pursuing architecture get burned out before they ever get to be creative. Being detail oriented and meticulous is very important, and most people aren't nearly as skilled in these areas as they think. I'm not sure why you think working at architecture firms would provide for a more diverse environment or trend towards work supporting diversity and change. Most of the money comes from very very 'status quo' piggy banks. Clients don't like change. Good luck!
You self-describe the same way as basically 99% of other fresh students in this field. Ask yourself, do you really love designing buildings? Not the broad stroke "genius" type design ideas, but more of the nuts & bolts, membrane sequencing, material thickness type aspects? If you answer no to the second parts, perhaps you should reconsider.
What made you consider architecture in the first place, and what made you reconsider architecture since or because? you got accepted?
Many reasons. One of them being seeing the downfalls of homes I've lived in, or visited, and wanting to fix those aspects. I've always had curiosity towards the design of homes. It seems to be a profession where I can be influential in other people's lives in a different sort of way.
You haven't made a career choice, you're only considering an education choice. If you're having doubts now you're way ahead of the curve.
Run, Forrest, run!
Yes, run like wind.
Seriously, money and security are the two things you are least likely to find in this profession. If they matter to you already, trust me they will matter even more the older you get. Any career eventually becomes stale after thirty years or so, and you will want to retire or change professions again. Hard to do when your retirement savings are puny because of low earning power and the periodic deep downturns which plague this very cyclical profession.
Don't say you weren't warned
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