Is a career in Architecture for you?

The architecture profession is hard, I almost quit early in my career. It was a combination of luck, hard work, friendship and mentoring that kept me going. If I had quit, I would never have been able to make my own career that met my own needs. This is my story, and I hope it can give someone the motivation to try something new before quitting their job.

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[volvogoodtruck]

Ahh, so many mixed emotions :D In general, I agree. I would also add that studying architecture doesn't mean that you need to be a "traditional architect" There are plethora of other jobs that require or welcome people with strong spatial background. But also that.. going outside of your safe space as an architect is extremely developing so I would encourage all students to study or work abroad.

[CottonQueen-kn]

Started browsing your channel totally unrelated to my career or house development, just to kill time procrastinating 3rd year uni work which uninspire me and have been nodding all along the video 'just get my degree and move on to unrelated career path', perhaps there is light in the tunnel. Thanks for putting life into perspective...

[gagefraedrich]

Thanks so much for the advice. Super solid video man!

[JasminnnnnnE]

Architect aged 32 debating setting up on my own. Thanks for sharing your story!

[ZeeDeveel]

Great vid! Very candid and real in terms of where I am right now. Currently still employed, but I have given myself 2-years to get everything ready to go on my own. Suffice to say, I am experiencing the most anxiety in my life.

Great vid again and very motivational!

[Ozbluy]

dude so many good points in this. I think that last minute could be expanded into an hour long conversation

[Zero-o]

¿Is architecture right for you?
Ask yourself this?

1-¿ are you willing to work as a slave( over time for free)?

2-¿Are you willing to accept a mediocre salary ( can’t afford to buy a home or start a family but but they want someone with the knowledge and EXp of a senior Architect)?

3-¿Are you willing to makes someone else design come true by working as a slave, mediocre pay, and free overtime?

4- Are you willing to gable in life if (you can make it= to graduate then pass the 6 exams and then to see if you are lucky to get clients and the if you can get consistent clients?

If you are ok with all of this . Architecture is right for you .

I have to say, let me blow the the dices before you throw them, it will give you more luck . ¡Good luck !

[spoorthyneelganti]

I really needed it . Thank you for this

[Novalty_]

the story you are telling around 2:08 is incredibly relatable to me, accept it is reversed. I am studying graphic design and it is not working out, so i am thinking of switching to architecture

[BarAlexC]

While I overall agree with the statements in the video, I have to respectfully disagree with this part of the conclusion:
"if you're already thinking of quitting what's the harm in doing something totally new and unexpected?" My belief is that's a waste of already limited time and energy.
I've already sunk 11 years into this with no result. Wasting more time into it is futile, imho.
"don't give up. it gets better. I promise" I'm afraid that the things required for it to get better are out of our control, more often than not. I don't think we should base our decision on the slim chances of it getting better. Having a much lower chance of succeding (granted, which is defined differently for everyone), when you'd do much better with less effort elsewhere makes you really reconsider how much you want to do that thing.
Sunk-cost fallacy is hard overcome, but, at some point, a line has do be drawn.
I strongly agree with cutting the dead wood, though. Taking it further, I'd apply it to the profession as a whole, too.