Career options

jordanfaf

Currently an Architectural technology student and loved the course up until I started my internship.

I've come to realize I can't stand working in an architects office. It's long hours, stressful and I'm at a desk all day modeling on Revit. I'm very good at using the software, but technical detailing and regulation research is my Weak point.

I've decided, despite not wanting to go on to work as a technologist in a typical architects office, that I am going to finish out the final year of my degree and possibly pursue a master to get myself into another line of work.


Has anyone got any recommendations as for the direction I should take if I wanted to move into property development/managment, or an even more distant motor trade. (I know complete change but I'm car obsessed and have bought and sold cars throughout my time in college)

zom

jordanfaf wrote: »

stressful and I'm at a desk all day modeling on Revit

Believe me - this stage is least stressful stage in your architectural career. But unfortunately there is not much car-related job options in Ireland (compare to UK for example).

Suaimhneach

Hey - I think finishing your degree is a good call, no matter what that looks good on paper.
I would definitely do some research into what kind of masters or professional qualification would be a good conversion course for you, or try your hand at going directly into something too.

This is why I love any course that has internships as part of the program, its tells us a lot!

IIBMSMUMBAI

They’re an Architectural Technology student who loved the course but realized they can’t stand working in an architect’s office long hours, stressful environment, and all day at a desk on Revit. They’re strong with software but weaker at technical detailing and regulation research.

They plan to finish their final year and possibly pursue a master’s to pivot into another field. For property development/management, courses in real estate, project management, or construction management would suit them. For a complete change into the motor trade, automotive business, sales, or starting their own car-flipping venture could be a great fit, given their car experience.

NiceFella

Are you more into design in general? Then what about something like product design. Probably more regulation in that too. If you are good at sales, there are plenty of opportunities you could go for rather than doing a masters if you wanted to just jump into a job.

Jim_Hodge

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