## The Architect’s Sweet Escape: A Post-Break Reality Check
Okay, so I’m still here, and I’m pretty sure I’m still in the same place. The Bachelor in 2023, the job at the office, the breakup… it all felt like a monumental shift. I thought I’d be back in the same role, a polished, well-compensated professional.
But, let’s be honest, the office life was a *little* less glamorous. I was starting to feel like I was living in a dream, surrounded by people who didn’t even know me. And honestly, the autoimmune disease… well, it was a bit of a learning curve. The stress was a constant companion, and the sheer amount of self-doubt was exhausting.
I’ve been struggling to even get a job. The lack of new projects is a real hurdle. It’s like I’m chasing a ghost, a phantom job that’s just not going to work. I’m starting to question if I’m even qualified for the Master’s programme next year.
But the good news? I’m actually *excited* to be back. The architecture is back in the air, and I’m ready to step back and breathe. I’m feeling like I’ve finally found my footing. I’m not sure how long I’ll be here, but I’m genuinely excited to get back to architecture. And honestly, I’m starting to think I’ve gone a little crazy.
So, what’s the verdict? Is it a big issue? I don’t know. But I’m definitely going to try to make the most of this time. I’ll definitely try to apply to a Master’s programme next year. And honestly, I’m going to try to find a new job.
i got my bachelor in 2023 and then worked for about 2 years in an office and met my partner in this time.
we have since moved together to a different country and i decided to take a break from architecture, i felt burnt out and developed an autoimmune disease from the stress. i since work part time in an unrelated job.
this time has been great for my health and i feel like i am ready to return to architecture again but i do feel nervous about certain aspects such as – have i “ruined” my career path with this break? will employers skip my portfolio because of this gap in my cv? and the fact that i don’t have new projects in my portoflio due to this gap year – is that a big issue? i also struggle with the feeling of “fomo” – as if i have fallen behind my peers with whom i graduated with.
i’d also like to apply to a master programme next year. if you have had a similar experience – returning to architecture after a break – how was it for you – was it challenging? how did you explain it when you got asked about it in an interview? any replies are appreciated!
i got my bachelor in 2023 and then worked for about 2 years in an office and met my partner in this time.
we have since moved together to a different country and i decided to take a break from architecture, i felt burnt out and developed an autoimmune disease from the stress. i since work part time in an unrelated job.
this time has been great for my health and i feel like i am ready to return to architecture again but i do feel nervous about certain aspects such as – have i “ruined” my career path with this break? will employers skip my portfolio because of this gap in my cv? and the fact that i don’t have new projects in my portoflio due to this gap year – is that a big issue? i also struggle with the feeling of “fomo” – as if i have fallen behind my peers with whom i graduated with.
i’d also like to apply to a master programme next year. if you have had a similar experience – returning to architecture after a break – how was it for you – was it challenging? how did you explain it when you got asked about it in an interview? any replies are appreciated!
