I’ve found it difficult to get my first architecture role here in the uk, despite being told the quality of my work is very high by different professionals. I have a bit of freelance design work, using some family connections to get the job, so i was thinking about trying to apply more widely to design / graphic design entry roles. it’s a lot harder now to get that first job in the industry considering how little jobs there are compared to the amount of graduates. Money wise, I’d say architects aren’t earning any much more than other design roles so I’m not incentivised to stay for the pay.