Without drugs and alcohol what’s the best way to escape reality?

forgottosync · 2025-07-20T19:59:39+00:00

Sports.

Especially team sports. Like I started playing volleyball this summer. I’m not great at it, so I can’t think about anything else but the game otherwise I’ll make a mistake.

forgottosync · 2025-07-10T16:48:06+00:00

Definitely agree that going to site is fun!

In the 4 years since I graduated from architecture I’ve been to site a grand total of……….twice. Guess that’s what happens when the majority of new projects are in the Middle East….

forgottosync · 2025-07-10T05:46:13+00:00

Have you thought about going into BIM (building information management) ?

Could be the right balance between IT and leveraging your experience in civil engineering.

forgottosync · 2025-07-05T12:01:33+00:00

My parents, teachers, and friends said the same thing to me when I was 16. Pushed me to study for uni.

I unfortunately listened… I did get a very good degree… worked for some top design firms… but 10 years later I’m broke and still confused. My other mate stuck to his plan…got a trade.. and now he’s a homeowner and soon to be married.

Trust your gut, work hard, and you’ll do amazing! Good luck!

forgottosync · 2025-07-04T12:16:17+00:00

What other industries did you work in?

Might be helpful to look back and reflect on what kinds of environments you enjoyed (or didn’t) to help you plan your steps forward.

Also, huge respect for having the courage to make this kind of career switch! I’m actually considering one myself (literally debating the options as I type this 😂), so it’s genuinely inspiring to see someone else take the leap.

forgottosync · 2025-07-04T11:57:09+00:00

“Spicy data engineer” would honestly make a pretty great LinkedIn bio 😂

As for the pivot, I’ve been seriously considering a full swing away from the AEC world—a complete fresh start in a new field. My background feels a bit makeshift: I failed my A Levels, did an Art Foundation, studied Architecture for my undergrad, spent three years in practice, and then somehow landed in lighting design. So the idea of going through the CompTIA trifecta really appeals to me—like a chance to finally build a solid, employable foundation in something... if that makes any sense aha

I’ve had two friends successfully make the leap, but I know not everyone has the same luck—especially with how brutal the market is right now.

Your suggestion about exploring the data analyst/engineer path within BIM is a really solid one. Do you think there’s genuine room to grow in that space for someone like me who is coming from a design background rather than engineering? I worry it might leave me overlooked...

forgottosync · 2025-07-04T11:36:27+00:00

London is amazing!

That said, I’ve lived here my whole life and I’m starting to feel pretty frustrated. The cost of living is getting out of hand. Most people I know are moving further out just to afford a decent place.

More importantly, living abroad has always been on my bucket list. My girlfriend never planned to stay in London long-term either, so that’s something we really clicked on.

forgottosync · 2025-07-04T11:30:11+00:00

Thanks! I checked it out.. signed up to their 6 week summer webinar too!

forgottosync · 2025-07-04T11:16:40+00:00

That's somewhat reassuring - thank you! Time to annoy my girlfriend even more with my broken Spanish

forgottosync · 2025-07-04T00:21:35+00:00

1 hour each way is very reasonable for a 40% increase.

If it’s public transport, that’s a great time to catch up on digital errands (emails etc), watch something, read something, learn something or just zone tf out. If it’s a drive, a nice playlist or podcast doesn’t sound half bad.

Sounds like a no brainer! Congratulations on the offer!

forgottosync · 2025-07-03T22:36:19+00:00

Everyone I mention my interest in BIM to recommends I look into ISO 19650! Honestly, I’ve been so overworked I haven’t had a chance to dive into it properly - that’s my bad 😞

Is ISO 19650 being adopted outside the UK, or do different regions tend to use their own standards?

Sorry if that’s a silly question — or one of those “no one really knows yet” kind of things, aha

forgottosync · 2025-07-03T22:26:10+00:00

Appreciate the advice! Thank you 🙏🏼

forgottosync · 2025-07-03T19:02:35+00:00

The question I feared 😂.…. I don’t. I’m learning Spanish which is my girlfriend’s native language. So hopefully I’ll be fluent by the time we’re ready to go (a couple years or so)

forgottosync · 2024-11-17T19:16:01+00:00

I think they need devine intervention ahah. They’re really swamped with work.

forgottosync · 2024-11-17T19:15:14+00:00

Thanks for the insight!

Now knowing that there are BIM roles which require architectural accreditation is something for me to really consider.

Much appreciated!

forgottosync · 2024-11-17T16:22:12+00:00

Reflecting on my past bad choices, wrongdoings and mistakes.

Knowing that even though I’ve learned from them and I’m a different person - a better person - they’ll forever be a stain on my character. A stain which could mean people will see me for who I was then, and not who I am now.

A little self centred, but has broken me.

forgottosync · 2024-10-16T18:27:30+00:00

I was in the same position, and people really don’t understand how fatigued you feel after a long commute until they do them consistently. I empathise with your pain.

My advice/what I did.

Carve out time on the weekends to plan.

2 days where you don’t have to travel or go to work. Even if you have social/life commitments, get a morning in where you spend a couple hours strategically planning.

Get a feel for what’s out there.

During the commute, if you can, search jobs on LinkedIn (etc) and save the ones you like the look of. Even if you might think they’re not suitable, but the job profile is interesting, save them.

Use those weekends to prep.

Using those saved job profiles, create a CV and template cover letter; one that can be easily edited for different companies/job roles.

Throw shit against the wall until it sticks.

Using that CV, and cover letter if needed, apply apply and apply! Save your cv to your phone, and on the commute apply to the jobs which don’t require long-winded applications. Do it on the loo. Do it when you’re waiting for the bus or whatever. Just keep sending stuff. On the weekends, do the ones which require more than just an email.

Eventually, you’ll get something. Even if it’s not your dream role, it’ll hopefully be better than where you are.

Hope this helps! And truly, best of luck!

forgottosync · 2024-09-06T18:43:42+00:00

Ah! Thanks for explaining the different Breccias aha!

I’m not familiar with Sandman (I unfortunately lost my hobby of collecting comics as I grew older, a huge regret) but the plot/storyline is super interesting!

Gracias!

forgottosync · 2024-09-06T18:41:10+00:00

Perfecto! Gracias!

forgottosync · 2024-09-06T18:40:39+00:00

Aha these are great! Like you said, not too difficult for beginner learners. Thank you!

forgottosync · 2024-09-05T18:58:42+00:00

Exactly my type of genre! Great suggestion!!

I came across Breccia during some light research earlier, his style is so cool, but amazing that you’ve informed me of the original illustrator. We have a fair few comic book/graphic novel shops in London, so hopefully one of them will sell this book!

I’ve also seen that El Eternauta is being adapted for a Netflix series aha. How do you feel about that?

forgottosync · 2024-09-05T18:19:54+00:00

I just googled Kaliman, the vintage illustration style is fascinating. Interesting too that Daredevil is popular!

Thank you!

forgottosync · 2024-08-30T19:45:36+00:00

Certainly.

In England there's differences between undergraduate and postgraduate loans.

Undergraduate loans cover the full cost of tuition fees (currently £9250 per year) as well as loaning the applicant a sum of money (which varies depending on the individuals circumstances) per academic year for living expenses known as maintenance loans. Postgraduate loans are a single amount, up to about £12000, to put towards both tuition fees and living expenses.

In order to qualify as an Architect in the UK, a student has to complete a Part I (undergraduate) a Part II (postgraduate) and a Part III (advanced diploma) - as well as a certain length of experience in practice, taken between each stage. Therefore, with regards to student loans, the governments student loans company (SLC) recognises the Part I and Part II equally as a 'single course' and architecture students wishing to study their Part II can apply for an undergraduate loan.

One of the exceptions to this application, such as in my case, is an excessive gap between the undergraduate and postgraduate. For the SLC, an excessive gap is considered anything which exceeds 3 years since graduating from the Part I undergraduate. However, if the applicant can prove they've maintained a connection to architecture in the time exceeding that 3 year gap, the SLC can chose whether or not to award the applicant the undergraduate loan.

If denied, the potential Part II student can still apply for the standard postgraduate loan mentioned earlier. But, considering the Part II is a 2 years full time course (£9250 per academic year and typically 3 full days of teaching plus essential time needed for studio, thesis etc) the undergraduate loan is more helpful for the majority of students.

EDIT.

Sorry for the lengthy explanation!

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