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I'm (23 M) relatively fresh in my career and conflicted. Long story short, I hate my current job at a corporate 9-5 civil firm but it pays really well for my experience level (70k). I've been there around 2 years. I was recently offered a position with an outdoor start up that I feel extremely passionate about and super aligned with. Genuinely my only hesitation is the pay (58k with the opportunity to be at 63k within a year, after negotiating). My gut says to take the new job and make it work. I'm young enough it won't kill me. But my mind says I need to stay and suffer corporate because it's "right" and "stable"

Has anyone been here before? Regrets?

I'm (23 M) relatively fresh in my career and conflicted. Long story short, I hate my current job at a corporate 9-5 but it pays really well for my experience level (70k). I've been there over 1.5 years. I was recently offered a position with a start up that I feel extremely passionate about and super aligned with. Genuinely my only hesitation is the pay (58k with the opportunity to be at 63k within a year, after negotiating). My gut says to take the new job and make it work. I'm young enough it won't kill me. But my mind says I need to stay and suffer corporate because it's "right" and "stable"

Has anyone been here before? Regrets?

Do yall have a favorite? I've been a bit disappointed by my usual.

Looking to trial run camping with my dog. I know it's the 4th, but anyone have any suggestions for this weekend? Ideally not super packed but I'm fine with it being "full." I'm experienced camping and backpacking (primitive and non primitive) but never with a dog. I'm also new to NC so in need of suggestions.

TIA

Looking to trial run camping with my dog. I know it's the 4th, but anyone have any suggestions for this weekend? Ideally not super packed but I'm fine with it being "full." I'm experienced camping and backpacking (primitive and non primitive) but never with a dog. I'm also new to NC so in need of suggestions.

TIA

Looking into buy a gun and wanting to take a class beforehand. I'm visibly part of the LGBT and want to feel comfortable learning. Open to driving further if better places are within 1-2 hours.

I'm around 2 years into my career as a Landscape Architect. I graduated with a B.S. in LA and started at a Civil Engineering company that I'm still working for. It hasn't been as fulfilling or interesting as I found the studio environment and work through college- which I'm sure is typical, but I was hoping it wouldve started to click 2 years in. I feel hesitant to start working towards liscensure when my hearts not fully in it.

I've always enjoyed working outdoors and interacting with people (I've been a barista, farmer, gardener, educator, etc. through high school and college part-time). I thought working as a LA would have involved these skills more, but its been endless CAD, technical skills, and VE/code-minimum thoughtless design. Is this how all Landscape Architecture works big picture?

In an ideal world, I'd have a job where I consult with the client in person through a site visit, hand sketch some designs, hand pick the plants, and help with install, etc. It seems like Landscape Design would provide more opportunities for that type of hands-on, hybrid work, but I'm just not sure. I want to make the right career move and set my future self up for success- which is hard to do if I dont know what that could even look like/what I want it to look like.

Has any one made this switch? Any advice? Is switching to landscape design a sustainable career that will allow me to live a comfortable lifestyle?

TYIA

I've been given the opportunity to switch jobs soon if I want to. I'm currently based in downtown Raleigh, but I'm considering moving to Durham.

For context I've been in Raleigh 1.5 years and I'm in my mid-20s. It's been fine but I'm not in love with it by any means. Honestly, I don't know too much about Durham (sorry) but I've enjoyed it everytime I've been there.

Anyone made this switch before? Is Durham better suited for young professionals? Artist? Best area to target?

Any advice is helpful! TYIA

Young professional about 2.5 years into the profession. I've been at my current job ever since I graduated with a B.S. of Landscape Architecture. The whole time I've been there, I've questioned if its right for me. Its gotten a bit better the longer I've been there, but I still feel like somethings still not clicking. I'm at a mid-size civil engineering based company with a small (10-15 person) LA team, most of the projects are code-minimum and mindless. I'm struggling to find anything about the job fulfilling in the way I was anticipating while I was in college. Is this just what Landscape Architecture is? Or is it just bad luck with the first job? Engineering company?

I've been considering switching into something like a design-build landscape company. Throughout high school and college, I worked as a gardener, farmer, and landscaper and really enjoyed the work. This has me wondering if something more tangible would be more fulfilling. Has anyone made this jump before?

Open to any advice or suggestions! I'm still finding myself wondering if I should just stick it out at my current job because the pay is good and wait to get licensed before considering my next steps..... or if I should make the jump back into the outdoors. I'd love a job where I could design (preferable by hand), select the plants in a nursery (maybe even grow them), help with install, and possibly maintain them as well.

Has anyone made this jump? Would this switch be a sustainble career path? I'd like to be able to make decent money have health insurance, 401k, and posibley work for myself in the future.

In my early/mid twenty's and recently moved here post break up. Personally, I hate swiping on the apps and would love to meet someone organically or at an event.

Are there any singles events or speed dating options or any places to go?

TYIA

24M and a Landscape Architect. I worked outdoors growing up and through college, but then graduated and landed a desk job as a Landscape Designer.

I didn't realize how much I would miss working outdoors, especially while I'm still relatively young. I've been thinking about changing paths and finding something where I can work outdoors and still have health insurance, 401k, etc.

I like rock climbing, hiking, tree I.D, and being outdoors.... would this be a good path for me?

Are there places that would hire with zero experience? Is this a sustainable career? What's been your experience?

Based near the triangle and looking for spots to backpack with my dog. Ideally do-able in a weekend, but open to longer. Also open to trail recommendations too. TYIA