Out of Architecture

As a professional who has 5 years of experience in the field after completing ehr Masters degree in architecture, I can honestly say that I am burnt out. I saw Jake and his profile on LinkedIn and immediately became a connection. He and his team's postings about real life truths involving architecture as a profession, burnout, deception, confidence and breaking down of skills lead me to this book. Jake and Erin's retelling of multiple types of stories involving the mistreatment, gaslighting and hard truths of the industry attempt to snuff out innovation and ethics to administer the mass agenda made me feel super seen and validated.

I feel like there was a point in my career where I was asking myself “have I made a mistake? Is this really what I want to do for the rest of my life?” It was fantastic to be reassured that my (very expensive) degree hasn't been wasted, even though I feel as though the profession no longer represents the pathway and ideals I desire for a career path. This book is a refreshing take on shaking things up and how to make your degree for work you, rather than slaving away for the sake of a label on a degree. I highly recommend to anyone at any stage of their architectural or design career. The perspective and narrative shifts in this book foster a flexibility of the mind. A big aid in open-mindedness, synergy and general well-being in the design field as a whole. Thank you for all you have shown light on in the profession!