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

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[ashleyidris]

Another architecture graduate here who can relate to this video way too much... I've struggled for the past few years to truly find my passion after turning down working for a firm to work in Tech. It's always dawned on me that I'd made the wrong decision, but ultimately I realised that I have many passions which I need to explore to get the fulfilment which I want from life. Your 20's are a chance to take risks, fail and most importantly, find out what motivates you to get out of bed on a Monday morning.

[EmmaMarch]

As a miserable and anxious 30 year old architect: I thank you from the bottom of my heart

[archijeckc]

Ive been practicing for 10 years as an architect. I run my own office and eventually closed it this year. Really struggling since my clients also withheld their payments and I need to pay for overhead as well as provide for my family. Being an architect is difficult, and more difficult for me since Ive been battling bipolar and this pandemic. I wish you all the best, and wish we can get through everything

[neotradnous]

This isn’t exactly what I wanted to hear as a first year architecture student 😂 but congrats, I think architecture is a broader field than most people think. It can branch out into photography, woodworking, interior design, 3D printing, game world designing, etc.

[benjaminowolabi]

"Anything you can be interested in, you can find others who are" - that statement just motivated and encouraged me to continue my grind 👍

[noahh]

you could design the layout of other people's apartment in your minimalistic style or remodel homes freelancing! I'm sure people would love it

[richardsprow]

I too always wanted to be an architect, and I have been for 45 years. What made me feel fulfilled was that early on I became interested in health care architecture planning and interior design. I worked on 200 projects- hospitals, clinics, medical offices, long term care, plus school and university projects, and I created spaces for people and useful public services. I never did developer or wealthy private residential projects, and most of the clients and user groups were good people to work with. Having these specific skills allowed me to work continuously, with 12 different job at small and large firms in 6 US cities and in China and the Mid East. Unlike most architects, I was never laid off or out of work; I was able to change jobs for positive reasons and end up as a principal in a major firm leading large project teams. Architectural training provides lots of analytical and organizing skills, beyond just drawing and design, and you can use it for what interests you. I encourage anyone to finish arch school, go through the necessary Registration process, then apply those skills to areas which you like long term. I’m proud I produced useful places still functioning today, not retail or commercial places that were demolished at the end of the lease. Find your joy, as they say.

[CurrieGOAT]

Congratulations bro! I did the same thing in May. When you have a creative job it never fulfils the creative part. And corporate will never respect creativity as much as they should. Glad to see life it working out great for you man!

[jaxx-inspiregrowcreate]

When you're passionate about what you do it reflects in all other areas of your life

[theolynwarrender]

I was going to study architecture ... all through my gap year. Changed my mind because some careers define you. You need to decide whether you want your job to be your life, or whether you want it to be just a part of your life (neither are better nor worse than each other ... it is down to who you are and whichever path works best for you). Instead, I am going for something a bit lighter ... still studying construction but doing it from a QS / Construction Manager perspective. Sure it probably isn't my dream job but my dream is not a job ... it is instead discovering variety in everything I do. Work hard, play hard ... but at the end of the day, play harder.

[jannedrumsit]

I'd honestly rather die now than spend the next 40 or even 20 years in front of a computer doing what others are telling me to do. I felt like my life is just meaningless by doing that. So I've made up my mind that once this office project is over by next year, I'll leave my corporate job and pursue what I really want.

[alisonburgess]

Really interesting video Daniel. The sad truth is that most “careers” are just jobs, with all that that implies. The trick is to find the thing you really love that you can somehow monetise - enough just to support yourself. For me, it’s literally growing flowers for farmers markets, and in a few months, I’ll be able to quit my job and do this full time because I’ve set myself up on the side through sheer hard work and saving money. It won’t be a lavish lifestyle, but I’ll finally be truly happy in my work. Very best wishes to you - you’re a very talented fellow. Look forward to following along!

[carlosfbartolo]

Actually, I'm on a verge on becoming an architect this year and I'm scared of being an architect that cannot make big choices in the firm, so in the future, I might just create my own firm after learning the first years how the world works in the architecture market.
Still so scared of my future holds! Thank you for your insight of this world of ours provides!

[hahahacho]

I have a friend who quit working as an architect due to low pay, high workload and stress.
He's driving a truck now. Slightly more pay and significantly less stress.

[godwin_njoroge]

I'm so happy that the algorithm brought me here. I've felt every single sentiment you've shared over the last 2 years. Funny enough I also studied architecture, graduated but never practised. It's been almost 5 years now and I share the same passions you do regarding photo, video, and story-telling in a way that helps us express ourselves creatively, but ends up helping others in at least 1 way. I'm here for your journey man, thank you for inspiring me to continue mine.

[johnhess]

All the best Daniel, you’ll succeed in any endeavour you choose

[felixdacat]

Wow, I never would have guessed! Thanks so much for uploading in the first place, your my favorite minimalist YouTuber. You actually inspired me to further my pursuit of minimalism!

[princesspatricio]

Daniel, I am definitely sharing your videos to my loved ones, specially this one as it could help my cousin who is struggling to decide what she wants to do in her life and is just afraid to lose the security her job provides. Thanks for sharing your life and passion in YT.

[loutrejoueuse]

Thank you too Daniel, you were (you are !) a big inspiration in my minimalist path 🤗

[veromashka]

This is so inspiring 😍 Your story helps me to be confident with my recent decision to start fresh in new city and follow my dreams. Wish you the best of luck and thank you for great content! ❤️