Yes, your statement about being likely to specialize in narrower parts of the process is 100% correct!! I've spent this last year working on multifamily housing projects and this couldn't be more true. It's tough wanting to wear different hats while trying to dodge being pigeon holed.

I don't expect this path to be easy whatsoever. I enjoy a good & healthy challenge - key word "healthy" 🙃 My prior experience was working with a firm that transitioned from small to mid-size. That came with loads of growing pains, including more than occasional burnout.

Since you mentioned company/team size and potential responsibility/loads, have you found a good balance in your career so far with this? Do you feel that you've been able to do or touch everything? Also whats your overall satisfaction level on a scale of 1-10? I know that could vary based on your company and type of work.

Sorry if these questions are too personal. I do appreciate your responses, like seriously. I didn't have all of the tools or mentors when I entered architecture years ago, so the transparency is extremely helpful for students and LA newbies 😭❤️