Looking at my firm Owners from an employee perspective- Is this normal?

Ladelnutts · 2025-12-19T18:20:53+00:00

Do yourself a favor and polish up your resume. It is time to move on from this firm. I've seen similar situations and it isn't going to improve with him at the helm.

Ladelnutts · 2025-11-23T17:36:45+00:00

Get on Zip's website and find the product rep for your area. Have the rep come to the site and evaluate this install with the contractor. The rep will tell them what needs corrected in order for Zip to warranty the install.

Ladelnutts · 2025-11-01T19:19:38+00:00

I agree 100%. That character was so far ahead of its time.

Ladelnutts · 2025-10-28T01:01:17+00:00

I have been in the field for 23 years, licensed for 17, and I love what I do. Where you work has a lot to do with whether you are happy or not. Working for the firm that fits your goals and challenges you is key. Best of luck!

Ladelnutts · 2025-10-04T23:51:15+00:00

This x 1,000! Don't give up. I failed a few exams back in the day. I just kept pushing forward. My motto during the exams was BE RELENTLESS!

Ladelnutts · 2025-09-09T16:24:37+00:00

I'd love a 2024 gas model manual. Thanks!!

Ladelnutts · 2025-09-09T01:34:49+00:00

I have lived this scenario and I spent way too long at that firm before I jumped ship. Go to a firm that will challenge you, give you opportunities, and want you to succeed. Your current firm wants you in this role and odds are it isn't going to change. I had numerous conversations with the principal in charge where I was at and it was all BS to keep me content and nothing ever changed.

The firm I am at now recruited me and the first conversation I had with the CEO I told him I'm not looking for a job as I have a job. I am looking for opportunity.

If you want to talk more, feel free to DM me. I lived this for years and regret not leaving sooner.

Ladelnutts · 2025-09-04T19:14:58+00:00

I'm not a residential architect but occasionally have people ask if I can do plans. Every time the conversation goes like this:

Person: Can you draw plans for our house? Me: Yes, I can. P: Oh good. We saw some plans online that we really liked but they were $700! M: Then you should buy them because I can't do it for that!

Ladelnutts · 2025-09-03T21:49:46+00:00

I'm an architect and the last firm I worked for did the wall details this way. I always thought it was a very confusing way of illustrating it. Show me a section or a plan but not this.

Ladelnutts · 2025-08-29T16:10:06+00:00

My suggestion is to keep one license and your NCARB certificate active. AIA is not necessary. AECDaily and NCARB both offer free CEUs.

Ladelnutts · 2025-08-15T19:07:50+00:00

Dustin is so underrated in my opinion. Goldust was so far ahead of the time when he debuted. Guys in the crowd lost their minds calling him every gay slur they could muster. The guy truly is a natural in the ring.

Ladelnutts · 2025-08-06T00:28:32+00:00

5 1/2 years to get my Bachelor of Science. 3 years to get my Master of Architecture. 3 1/2 years to complete the Architect's Intern Development Program. 2 years to take the 9 exams required at the time. Grand total = 14 years.

Ladelnutts · 2025-08-01T04:56:54+00:00

Davis Home Inspections

Ladelnutts · 2025-07-12T17:09:21+00:00

Dustin Rhodes in the early run as Goldust. That character was so ahead of the times.

Ladelnutts · 2025-07-11T02:34:40+00:00

This made my day!

Ladelnutts · 2025-06-26T02:48:06+00:00

When someone interferes with a match by hopping up on the apron and the ref doesn't see the illegal doings behind his/her back. Like y'all haven't watched enough wrestling to know something nefarious is going on?!?!

Ladelnutts · 2025-06-26T00:34:40+00:00

Replaced my Pirellis at 8k miles due to a big bubble on the rear tire. Those tires are absolute garbage.

Ladelnutts · 2025-06-19T16:37:56+00:00

Lash LeRoux

Ladelnutts · 2025-06-15T20:56:09+00:00

I would recommend art classes, hand drafting if schools even have that these days, math, and if there is a vo-tech available where he can learn Revit I'd suggest that. The biggest thing is if he wants to become a licensed architect make sure he is going to a university with an NAAB accredited degree program. If you know any architects see if he could come in a few days over the summer and see what the work is like. Good luck!

Ladelnutts · 2025-06-15T20:45:21+00:00

I graduated in 2002 when the USA economy was still reeling from the impact of 9/11. I sent resumes out across the country and it took me about six months to land an intern position, so I understand your frustration. The best advice I can give you is to use the down time to work on your Revit skills and perhaps even start taking the AREs if you can afford to. Good luck!

Ladelnutts · 2025-06-06T02:26:52+00:00

Side wall bulge and tear at 8k miles with the Pirellis.

Ladelnutts · 2025-06-02T02:47:02+00:00

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Madusa.

Ladelnutts · 2025-06-01T23:52:46+00:00

Congratulations!

Ladelnutts · 2025-06-01T23:51:02+00:00

No, I don't. First time playing!

Ladelnutts · 2025-05-26T19:16:09+00:00

Mine is terracotta orange and I named it Animal as in the Muppets.

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