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Posted by hannah on April 26, 2006, 9:58 am
ARCHITECTURE is a cruel and shallow profession
A long dark hallway where misfits and radicals run free, and gifted
architects die like dogs
..........but then there's also a negative side
Ta'fxkz wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Architecture as a business seems to have some serious problems within
> it's existence in the universe.
>
> Architects all over the world seem to
> Complain about the lack of money in their line
> The lack of a proper business structure (marketing by word of mouth)
>
> Architects also work hard and face extremely challenging working
> conditions with clients changing their minds too often, surprise
> elements on site and tight deadlines.
>
> Architects also lead highly stressed lives that lead to alcoholism,
> drug abuse and high divorce rates.
>
> I would like to form a forum of free lance and employed architects to
> meet and deal with these challenges with the goal of fixing them with a
> scientific approach to business development, lead generation, order
> possessing, client negotiation and timely delivery without killing the
> architect.
>
> My name is Arul Baliah. I live in Bangalore Vivek Nagar. I work for
> Microsoft in Evangelizing Business Enhancement and Partner Relations
>
> I wanted to change tracks on my career to become an architect but I
> thought this might be a better way to be a blessing to the
> architects' community.
>
> Please mail me at ta.fxkz@gmail.com if you are interested in joining me
> or networking with me in this venture.
>
> Regards,
>
> Arul
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