Chris* faced a series of traumatic and unfair experiences over the course of his architecture career.
Despite his lifelong passion for architecture, Chris dealt with difficult bosses, excessive overwork, sexual harassment, lack of appreciation, and ultimately wrongful dismissal.
His story highlights the need for positive change in architecture's problematic power dynamics, management issues, and lack of work-life balance.
Three major incidents that happened to Chris were:
*Not his real name
5 Key Takeaways:
Notable Quotes:
"I felt so disrespected and used in this moment. I really, I just couldn't believe that I had been so misled and it really just. I get emotional because of it, I just felt really, really disrespected."
"It doesn't have to be this way. If you're a young person, be very clear with your boundaries. Don't sell yourself short and give into the ethos of putting in the long hours."
Episode Quote:
"Making decisions based on whether it's the bottom line in their best interests and not in yours. And it's just very unfortunate because. Industry couldn't exist without the workers. we're being completely exploited for our passion and interest in this profession. it's just really unfair."
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