I Quit My "Dream" Job as an Architect... 

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Wish I was bold to quit architecture job 20 years ago. Thanks for your video

Im growing tired of the grind and always yearning for other things. Tired of living for others benefit. I want to live for my benefit, my happiness, my purpose.

Great idea!

People would rather risk that money on a licensed architect with a substantial track record to do that for them.

So basically go into interior design? I love how his apartment looks so I'm all for it!

People would love it, noone would pay for it:p It's the architect's curse.

What I've had trouble finding is good quality, convertible furniture that makes the best use of a small space. Standard furniture doesn't make good use of storage space or isn't easily folded away when not in use and the cheaper, temporary variety of furniture doesn't look nice. I want both! :-)

omg yes .. im a first year archi stident too and i saw this😂

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Ooh yeei Iam a Second Year Arch Student from India

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@@ComradeDt thnq😇

Good luck!

I’m at the verge of taking a decision similar to yours. But it still hurts me to drop architecture and I’m so confused although I’ve struggled with finding projects and getting paid since 2 years now. I hope I can figure my solution soon.

Reham AbuAl-Saoud it took me 8 months struggling to find a job as an architect ...then I started a new career. Happy or not won’t ’ make a difference. If the one you love don’t love you..., leave it

M O I think that’s partially true...it’s the regret of all the effort that’s been invested in it that makes one wonder if they should keep trying ... it will workout I hope

Don't be sad everything will be coming better

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It’s an Alan watts quote!

CurrieGoat is here!!!! I Love your creativity and visuals.

Not sure if you’ll see this 10 months after posting but… The idea of going into more debt to pursue a career that may not satisfy my love for design and materials is dishearten considering the time it takes to grind and get to a point where you are a principle architect. I’m young and I have a passion for travel but the idea of not being able to do so because of a career path I chose just hurts my soul. I’m interested to hear your experience growing throughout different firms… is it always 9-5 working for someone else? Will I be depressed for the next decade trying to fulfill the dream of becoming a principle?

@@atrane3530 in large and even mid size firms projects are done by teams, not just a bunch of people drafting up the firm leader’s designs. A team has a Project Designer usually working with a Project Manager and a production team doing graphics and cadd work. Designers and managers and programmers work together to solve client problems with building solutions. Design and materials choices are part of the vocabulary but it’s a design and implementation process, not just ‘design an object you like’. I used to hire good team players with skills, not someone who just wanted to work alone. Go visit a few firms and see what they do day to day. If it doesn’t fit your goals that should be clear. I love to travel, and I was paid to travel to 10 different countries to use my planning, programming and client management skills, not to design objects. A typical project might be preliminary planning for a complex facility with 1 million SF and 1,000 rooms, in partnership with a local architect who can help design but has no idea how to begin. It depends whether you enjoy being part of a team or if you just want to do very small projects you can control at all levels of detail. Even small jobs have clients who expect you to address their needs not just your desire to create forms. The problem with Arch education, I think, is the false idea of a Design Hero ( Wright, Corbu, Gaudi) who has a sudden brainstorm and then a building just magically happens. Trying to define what you want a contractor to build and then managing a collaborative effort is a complex process, not like one artist making a painting. The problem is Arch History being taught like Art History, as a series of individuals and movements, which leads students in the wrong direction. Think about activities you like, in terms of earning a living for 40 years, then decide about education costs.

@@atrane3530 you can travel as an architect just get hired by a company that’s not in your area

I'm happy to see architecture was a benefit to someone in terms of lifestyle choices. I have to say, its the best job I've ever had! I enjoy architecture a lot (at least at the moment, with the realization this may change at any point in the near future for whatever macroeconomic reasons).

@@josephyoung6749 I liked the variety of architecture, and especially going behind the scenes during the programming and design process. For a year or two, you become part of the client team and get to know their staff, facilities and operations, then you get to move on to something different. As you develop specialized expertise, there are opportunities to teach, speak or write as an expert. My main point here on RU-vid is to encourage students who are told architecture is too hard or requires too much math. I’m glad you are enjoying the field. Developing some specialized expertise is the best route to steady employment and financial success.

I agree with you. I am an architect at the beginning of my career and trust me, architecure is that job that defines you. I still have doubts about my choice - architecture - because I want to have more time to pursue other personal goals. Plus, you really need to learn a lot with each different project you take, and the laws change..

So true. They say architecture requires passion to get you through the toughest times and there are some people that are just extremely passionate about architecture as their job. However, just like cars for example, you don't need to be a mechanic to enjoy a car. Likewise, you don't need to be an architect to appreciate and enjoy architecture.

Exactly 👍👍

But... what do you really want?

@@ggunter2730 Fortunately, I already know what I want. So that's what I am going after in a couple of months and I'm so excited for it.

@@jannedrumsit good luck, please tell us if ir works

Good Luck and Have fun 😊

@@nathaniel8413 thank you! Wishing you the same :)

Literally same😶

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Please no , if you are thinking better look for a different profession . It is not that simple and there is way too stress .

Literally same I’m watching this because my dream is becoming an architect

Hi Karuna, I failed my architecture thesis & is totally lost right now. Is there an architecture career left for me?

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Hey there! Would you please tell where you did your masters in community planning?

@@HTo20 Dalhousie University in Canada! :)

I'm doing my thesis too!! And thinking about what I want to do next... A job behind a desk in front of a computer sounds so boring. I love architecture but I hope some day I can use my hands in some project. Don't know what to do 😖

I would advise that you try architecture for at least 5-10 years to gain the experience. Then from there you can think about going into others related jobs like interior, construction, landscaping. You can change career while still in your 30s but not so much when you are in your 50s. Do your research, ask for advise from other architects, engineers, contractors etc. God bless us all in our career search for what we really want to do in our life.

Daniela Diaconu sorry to hear about your story. Don’t feel left out. All architects feel the same way you do. I too truly love to help others through my skills. FYI after 20 years there are other meaningful things to do other than Architecture. Best of luck to you.

I feel that architecture is really a dynamic field, the career path of an architect is to gain experience in a firm, have also the business and marketing side of it. Then if you can setup your own practice after 5-10 years of experience, that would be a good.

I feel like a lot of architects have been feeling this way for a while. I've been wondering if there were ways to give back more to the community and nature. Unfortunately businesses don't seem to value those kinds of work yet.

딸기우유 I agree!

same here

Can I ask what you do now a day? Has it worked out? Best wishes

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