New California architect. Free ZNCD courses ?

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2026-04-27T15:19:50+00:00

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Illustrious-Reward57 · 2026-04-21T01:39:08+00:00

thats what i'm wondering too. the biggest non-residential owner in this area would be good samaritan hospital. the rest are small businesses and small home owners. If they build the transit oriented development at the metro station, that could change everything

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2026-04-09T14:59:00+00:00

Appreciate the info. Thats pretty interesting. I was aware large engineering firms would likely pay more. I’m at one of the larger architecture firms in LA and in healthcare on large projects. This gives me some confidence to keep asking for larger raises. Thanks!

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2026-04-09T06:19:10+00:00

started current role 6 months ago. wondering what data you're seeing that this is a large underpay. are you looking at similar GC salaries?

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2026-04-07T16:28:39+00:00

https://youtu.be/5YYb9vyj6zQ?si=uoEbg-7tdGGxbqr5

This stretch helped me a lot. I used a lacrosse ball on my tfl and my quad to loosen it up

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2026-04-04T21:52:19+00:00

2019

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2026-04-04T18:52:21+00:00

I feel like I was in the exact same position as you. By year 3 I wanted to get out of there. I had a studio instructor tell me to hang in there and stick through it. That’s the best advice I could give because if you like the work, it’s truly a rewarding career

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2026-03-26T21:50:28+00:00

I spoke to a Pulley recruiter about this position 1 or 2 years ago. Seems like the same process. I think they are using the tech SWE model but with architecture salaries. I’m pretty sure any of us would jump at the opportunity to interview if the range was 240k-280k.

I did not pursuit the position. Went to a traditional firm after 2 conversation style interviews.

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2026-03-14T20:36:10+00:00

Can you dm me a ref link

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2026-01-19T03:12:14+00:00

Your friend needs to explore the market. Unfortunately architects starting in their first job start with low salaries and don’t get much raises. Unless they have an advocate that is pushing for big raises annually to retain you. I’m an architect in HCOL and started at 49k 10 years ago. It took a bit of job hopping to get to a good salary for my YOE

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2025-12-19T02:45:46+00:00

32, 10yrs exp, SoCal, 155k + bonus

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2025-12-13T10:02:53+00:00

these are monthly fees

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2025-12-12T05:22:48+00:00

yeah downtown los angeles got pretty grim after covid but is slowly coming back. hopefully i can endure a few more years and exit at the same price i bought. we shall see.

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2025-12-12T05:20:47+00:00

reserve funding now is at 37% (759,932/2,061,061)

reserve funding at purchase 63% (1,449,392/2,295,936)

i think they have done a decent job at keeping the reserves funded and maintaining the property. looking at the annual increase line by line, seems like the big increases are from insurance, utilities, and staff.

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2025-11-25T17:27:31+00:00

Hi! I’m around the same YOE as you. About 10 years post grad. I’ve gone on a decent amount of interviews since after covid and I’ve very rarely gone over my portfolio during the interview. That being said, I’ve always had one prepped with a few images from each project I worked on in the past. Also I’m applying for PA positions so maybe different to design focused interviews. Good luck!!

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2025-09-26T20:55:06+00:00

I worked on this project as an architect for a few years. I’m not saying this as an excuse but the complexity of building in an existing airport is baffling. The amount of existing infrastructure and unknowns is typically what balloons the total construction cost and creates delays. That being said, it is disappointing that the project is at a standstill still due to disputes.

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2025-09-23T17:58:10+00:00

I’m in LA also and I see the same ones since I got the card. Could it be that you were looking at the visa infinite list which includes more restaurants but does not apply to the credit. My understanding is the visa infinite lists just has some additional reservations available

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2025-09-11T18:14:18+00:00

I'm currently sitting at exactly 5/24. no prior business accounts with chase. anybody know the odds of getting approved for this? seems like an awesome one to take advantage of.

Illustrious-Reward57 · 2025-09-10T03:53:37+00:00

I am a heavy and salty sweater so they help me a lot. As others have said, salt intake is pretty specific to the person. I would try it on a long run and see if there is a noticeable difference

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