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Coach: How do I make the switch to a different sector?
Matthew Turner offers advice to an architect looking to switch to a different sector of practice
Careers
Advice and articles on architectural careers and salaries, including regular columns by AJ Coach, Matthew Turner
Coach: My inept colleagues keep taking advantage of me
An architect is frustrated by working with disorganised and inept people. But if they find a new job, what is to stop the pattern repeating itself? Matthew Turner advises
Coach: How can I relate better to my younger colleagues?
A practice partner feels the younger members of their workforce are from another world. Matthew Turner gives some tips on how to handle this newer generation
Coach: How can I tackle disputes with my business partner?
An architect finds themselves disagreeing with their business partner over a range of matters, none of which seem to get resolved. Matthew Turner advises
Coach: a less experienced colleague is earning more than me
An architect has discovered that a less experienced member of their team is being paid more. Matthew Turner looks at their options
The Coach: Long hours and low interest – it’s a mystery why I stick with architecture
An architect finds their work stressful, unexciting and not particularly well paid. Matthew Turner looks at their options for an alternative career
‘Climate quitting’: How millennials are demanding more from big practices
Growing numbers of newly qualified architects are steering clear of employers with questionable environmental credentials, the AJ has learnt
The Coach: I’m worried about the prospect of retirement
While in a good financial position, a reader worries about the change in life that impending retirement will bring. Matthew Turner has some wise advice
The Coach: Is entering awards crass and egotistical?
Does going for gongs divert a practice’s resources away from better serving its clients? Matthew Turner argues that in fact the whole awards process can be hugely beneficial to the business
The Coach: What tips can you give me for my job interview?
An architect who has pretty much worked alone since lockdown now has a job interview – in person. Matthew Turner gives some indispensable advice