I've been working in Japan for a while, and have been thinking of getting licensed here (first as a second-class, then first-class registered architect).
Although I understand the pros-cons of being licensed in Japan whilst working here, I was wondering how people's experiences are going to other countries with foreign licenses. Also,
>Is reciprocity common?
>Do you feel like you start with a lower pay-grade?
To give some extra background, I graduated with a BA in architecture in the US. At the moment, I'm pretty off-put by the financial/time commitment of pursuing a masters degree. Working in Japan was the most convenient option for me to get real professional experience (which is working out well), however, I don't see myself being in Japan forever.
Most job posts here seem to look for a "masters degree + X years of professional experience". I'm hoping to compensate for the masters degree by being licensed, but I'm wondering what people's experiences are with employers.
Non Sequitur
Jun 27, 19 12:02 pm
Reciprocity is possible, but not linear... which means another jurisdiction will most certainly not just grant you a license simply because you've acquired one elsewhere. This is due to the variety in licensing regulations, education requirements, and construction / code knowledge.
For example, see here for foreign-licensed architects looking for reciprocity in (most of) the US.
I've been working in Japan for a while, and have been thinking of getting licensed here (first as a second-class, then first-class registered architect).
Although I understand the pros-cons of being licensed in Japan whilst working here, I was wondering how people's experiences are going to other countries with foreign licenses. Also,
>Is reciprocity common?
>Do you feel like you start with a lower pay-grade?
To give some extra background, I graduated with a BA in architecture in the US. At the moment, I'm pretty off-put by the financial/time commitment of pursuing a masters degree. Working in Japan was the most convenient option for me to get real professional experience (which is working out well), however, I don't see myself being in Japan forever.
Most job posts here seem to look for a "masters degree + X years of professional experience". I'm hoping to compensate for the masters degree by being licensed, but I'm wondering what people's experiences are with employers.
Reciprocity is possible, but not linear... which means another jurisdiction will most certainly not just grant you a license simply because you've acquired one elsewhere. This is due to the variety in licensing regulations, education requirements, and construction / code knowledge.
For example, see here for foreign-licensed architects looking for reciprocity in (most of) the US.