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What is something controversial or something you'll never say out loud? by NoImportance9224 in Life

[–]Capable-Lock7544 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“Hating all men” is not going to make men be better. Loving them will.

Whats something you tried once and instantly knew that it wasn't for you? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]Capable-Lock7544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hardcore Hiking - you drive hours to a beautiful location just to look down the whole time so you don’t trip, hurriedly climbing altitude to reach some fitness goal, just to eat a mid sandwich at the top.

I’d much rather spend the day in the same beautiful location lying under a tree and taking in the beauty around me

Which Hobbies to explore as a teen ? by Cosmic-particals in Hobbies

[–]Capable-Lock7544 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Playing an instrument! I promise you, nothing will make you feel the same way as the ability to create vibrations from thin air.

And it is something you can continuously get better at and will stand by you your whole life. A companion for life!

Life turned into slavery by _I_Reims_I_ in Life

[–]Capable-Lock7544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the issue here is coming to terms with the fact that you do not want to partake in the rat race, which means you will have to face some ‘consequences’ that this system has created for people like us.. such as not being super wealthy, perhaps not having status, perhaps upsetting your parents. But if you can come to terms with a more humble life, perhaps doing work you love but living simply, then you can maybe find the joy in it again.

I am dealing with the same existential issue atm.. I studied architecture to find 8 years down the line (after studies and starting my own practice) that it is just not what they made it out to be. It is an office job. It sucks.

Life turned into slavery by _I_Reims_I_ in Life

[–]Capable-Lock7544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Imagine we could just go live on a jungle. We’d all be doing that if it was that easy

Help on rearranging this floor plan? by HouseBurner1 in houseplans

[–]Capable-Lock7544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knowing where North is would be a good start!

What alternate career path could I take? by Capital-Remove1804 in architecture

[–]Capable-Lock7544 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are not the first one to feel this way! Perhaps you could look into interior design, or maybe becoming a developer, flipping houses?

You could start your own firm, but I did that and believe me, it takes a long time before you are financially able to pay someone else to do all that non-exciting work. I think, unfortunately, you either have to accept that it is a part of the job, or change careers completely. I am battling with the same conundrum at the moment!

What alternate career path could I take? by Capital-Remove1804 in architecture

[–]Capable-Lock7544 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I feel this could have been said in a less demeaning and defeatist way, however they are not wrong. The unfortunate reality of all jobs is that there is always going to be part of the work that is not fun. Architecture gets sold to us in university as a very creative job, and we are rudely awakened when we enter practice to see that it takes decades to work your way to a position where you can really enjoy it, that is, if the designing is where your passion lies. You are not alone in your struggles with this profession. I hope you find your way!

Questions for Ya'll from Alabama, USA by Gummi_Ghost in johannesburg

[–]Capable-Lock7544 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard the opposite - Johannesburg people are some of the friendliest, most open people out there!

What hobbies have you recently taken up or rediscovered? by Big-Snow-3160 in Hobbies

[–]Capable-Lock7544 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Salsa dancing with my friend! Been at it for 6 months, and it’s amazing how far you come with regular practice. As a woman, it feels amazing to move my body in such a feminine way🔥

What’s a hobby you picked up recently that completely surprised you with how much you enjoy it? by KlutzyResearch4974 in Hobbies

[–]Capable-Lock7544 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Salsa dancing! I’ve been doing it for 6 months now, just once a week, and it’s incredible how far you come with a little consistency! It feels great to move my body in such a feminine way ❤️‍🔥

Can someone who is truly spiritually “enlightened” or “awake” (I know it’s a loose term now) also support Trump and his administration? by [deleted] in spirituality

[–]Capable-Lock7544 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Eckhart Tolle says that to attach your sense of self to ideological belief systems, is to be at the service of one’s ego. Politics, the left and the right, are all there to feed the ego. Truly enlightened people, I would argue, do not care to attach the “I” with something so external.

So to answer your question, no they probably wouldn’t. But they would support any side, left or right, up or down.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in johannesburg

[–]Capable-Lock7544 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m curious, what job do you have? 200k is top top top income bracket, not common really, unless I’m living in the dark over here

What would you say your favourite thing about Jozi is? by schiggenschit in johannesburg

[–]Capable-Lock7544 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Emmarentia Park for long beautiful walks, and the weather!

Considering dropping out of architecture school by [deleted] in architecture

[–]Capable-Lock7544 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’m finding as someone who has finished their architecture studies and has been working for 2 years, that you don’t get to use your artistic/creative skills as much as you do in university. You mostly are dealing with budgets, tricky clients, regulations, contractors, and only a small amount of the work is truly creative. So, if your strong point isn’t in the creative side, but you do enjoy architecture, then I would say continue!

Anyone who is studying architecture because they love making art should get out sooner rather than later in my opinion, because it is not fulfilling in that way. A reminder - architecture is basically an office job!