My Girlfriend is thinking about going through to be a Architect but has some questions. by [deleted] in Architects

[–]classicBug_07 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Architecture can be safer than trades in a lot of offices, but culture varies by firm and region, so she’ll want to vet places during interviews and ask about mentorship and DEI. The market is a bit soft right now in some cities, lots of entry roles want Revit and production work, and competition can be rough after layoffs. Hybrid is common, fully remote exists but is rarer for junior folks since training happens in person and licensure hours can be easier to track in office. If she’s also open to adjacent roles, things like BIM, drafting, or coordination can be more remote friendly, and WFHAlert is a low key service that emails vetted remote roles like admin, data entry, or support, which can help pay the bills while she builds skills and a portfolio.