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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
Careers
Advice and articles on architectural careers and salaries, including regular columns by AJ Coach, Matthew Turner
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
The Coach: Can I move to the client side without retraining?
Can an architect switch to commissioning projects without spending time and money retraining? Matthew Turner advises