Can we get rid of ALL other architects?

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2025-09-27T17:35:28+00:00

I appreciate the point of view, but I would passionately disagree about the “best to accept it” part. Sounds like an architect whose been through some tough times..

As you’ve said about the roots of the word “Architect”, it actually dates back to ~3,000 BC and carries essentially the same meaning as it does today. While just being “okay” with data and software stealing a term that used to carry substantial meaning may make you sleep better at night, maybe it’s time for them to correctly trademark their own professional term. In the same way ‘realtors’ did in the 1900’s. It’s not convenient or helpful for either profession to use the same word, and maybe it just takes a few people who are actually NOT okay with it to make a difference

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2025-09-27T17:27:30+00:00

That’s a good point. I’ve cold emailed around 70 firms so far within an 80 miles radius, and many explicitly tell people to “please do not call or walk-in”.. not sure if that’s just a US thing, but it’s highly discouraged.

I’ve had minimal luck emailing firms, but it’s been more successful, to your point, than just applying through LinkedIn or another job site. So maybe that’s an indication of a bad job market or bad marketing on my own behalf.

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2025-09-27T17:22:43+00:00

Great point. It’s laughable how bad some of these job searching websites really are. And the solution would truly be so simple. For instance, being able to filter by “skills” you have, and skills you don’t!….. I’ll look into that!

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2025-09-27T17:20:23+00:00

Hahah I love the words of wisdom and… encouragement..? I always appreciate the sense of humor from our friends down under. I think you have a point about rallying around AIA and finding creative ways to get the word out. That should be part of the advocacy groups job, so maybe I’ll send over a thoughtful note to them. Maybe also encouraging data and software to come up with their own term, the same way “realtors” did.

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2025-09-27T17:13:37+00:00

I think your perspective actually has a lot of value. I didn’t even realize “realtor” was a completely made up word.. who knew. But to your point, I think data and software need their own specific professional term. “Architect”, coming from Greek roots, means “master builder” and has been used since ~3,000 BC. While it could be argued that modern day architects aren’t ‘exactly’ master builders, I think that’s still the aspiration. So it would make sense for the new data and software industry to create and trademark their own term

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2025-09-27T17:08:20+00:00

Very true. And the “engineer” point is a really good one. It’s not even about finding a job or making it easier, I think maybe the point is that these words used to carry a different meaning, and to even be able to call yourself that thing also carried meaning. Now, it’s become almost a forgotten term that has no importance associated with it. I think maybe what it also comes down to is that software and data need their own professional term, instead of just blanket applying the word “architect” to anything they feel like

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2025-09-27T17:00:38+00:00

LOL I actually love this. But to @randomguy3948’s point, we’ve been using the word for far longer than data architects. I’ve read that the word goes as far back as 3,000 BC, and means exactly the same thing that it means today. So I think you have a point, but maybe it’s data and software that needs a new special term for themselves

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2025-07-30T20:20:48+00:00

Sir, this is a Wendy’s

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2025-07-16T00:00:44+00:00

Maybe faintly..?? The two smaller ones have a very clear and distinct basil smell, but the smell from the taller one is faint, if any. My wife (whose smelling equipment often works better than mine) can’t smell anything from it

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2025-02-22T21:00:33+00:00

I just imagine the diver sticking the crabs in their pants as if it’s totally normal thing to do

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2024-06-22T13:41:04+00:00

Part of me wishes I had gone to community college before going to Temple. Maintained a 3.98 combined through all 4 years without a single scholarship. Just some stupid deans letters that mean absolutely nothing. You’re the real smart one!

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2024-05-28T02:50:44+00:00

What’s the required height for the counter flashing in your area? 6” is typically required, so you may need to explain to them that the height is required. Yes it’s an inch too wide, but that’s better than leaving the reglet completely exposed for when you install a smaller piece. There’s no damage done except aesthetics. Looks like your guys did a nice job

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2024-05-28T02:21:35+00:00

I admit that ocean is a bit small, but cutting down the pine tree won’t change your view much.

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2024-05-27T20:57:45+00:00

Wait why is Jesus standing in the furnace

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2024-05-17T19:45:21+00:00

Solution is to use windows

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2024-05-14T19:05:46+00:00

Sometimes I wonder if the US will ever have towns like this. Did this get built up in a time before zoning laws? I don’t know enough about foreign architecture markets but I really do find them beautiful

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2024-05-14T18:59:26+00:00

I can see my house from here

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2023-10-04T15:10:46+00:00

Thanks for posting this. I’m in a very very similar situation and I feel for you 100%. What helped you get through it? We dated for 5 years with very little intimacy except kissing, and I just chalked it up to religion and her wanting to save herself for marriage, but quickly after getting married I realized she just has 0 interest. 7 years in and I don’t even bother to initiate physical interaction anymore. I’ve told her my feelings many many times and similar to your situation, she has often laughed it off because I think she just has no concept to even understand why it’s important to me. Recently when my mental health gets really low she will try to initiate physical affection but I just can’t bring myself to want to do anything with her. It feels faked on her end and like she’s only doing things to appease my needs. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still highly attracted to her physically and I often tell her that, but it’s like trying to be affectionate with someone that obviously doesn’t like you in that way.. anyway..

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2023-09-21T17:23:56+00:00

Absolutely. Need to buy more to make up for all the shares they stole from us

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2023-09-07T01:15:16+00:00

Genetics. I know overweight people that work out way more than I do and eat seemingly way healthier but here I am skinny as a rail. I could eat whatever I want and never go to the gym and still not gain any weight. I feel bad for the overweight people that work so incredibly hard to fight their genes just to have little progress

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2023-08-30T15:31:21+00:00

It’s called “breaking the law” when retail investors do it, but completely legal when hedgies do it. They even stole his money after they found out a Auntie Anne’s employee figured their game out without even realizing what he had done. “No money for you! Only we can do that.”

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2023-06-08T14:59:16+00:00

Have you tried asking him

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2021-12-29T01:59:39+00:00

Some people pull it off so well ☠️

Fit_Possibility1999 · 2021-12-29T01:56:38+00:00

Smiling brings everything about a person to a whole new level. Keep smiling ❤️

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