| Joix had it exactly right. If you want to be an architect, you must have a Plan B. Most people will leave the profession in the first five years realizing 1) they are not terrific designers 2) even if you are a terrific designer, it is till very difficult to prove yourself depending upopn what kind of firm you end up in 3) you still won't make much money. Most people end up as project managers which does not always require you to be a Frank LLoyd Wright.
My advice is that during those first five years, be on the constant lookout for what the ohter options are for using your architectural skills. Suggetions are law (leases), banking (construction lending), business MBA, real estate development, construction management, facilities management, government, etc. If you are not familiar with these areas then I suggest that you do so in order to understand what options you may have as part of a Plan B. |