For someone who doesn't actually handle any of the billing in the office, I spend a lot of time thinking about billing. I have written two previous posts on the subject of architectural … [Read more...]
Why do you work?
I am blissfully happy to admit that I will be in Hawaii all of next week ... not thinking about work. I have been killing myself this last 7-10 days to clear the decks so that the opportunity for … [Read more...]
Take the high road
. News Flash I spend a lot of my waking hours talking to myself. I don't know when it started [yes I do] but regardless of how I try to change my behavior, I just can't seem to stop having these … [Read more...]
Architects and Moonlighting
Come on and admit it - we've either done it or we're thinking about doing it. It's the siren's call of moonlighting, beckoning you to the edge of darkness with the promise of being addressed as an … [Read more...]
The Art of saying “No”
Telling your client "no" is a bad idea. Except when it isn't ... but saying "no" is a practice you should try to avoid. I don't like to say no and I'll always try to find a way to avoid saying it … [Read more...]
Money, Money Money – An Architect’s Salary
On January 18, 2010, I wrote my first post on salary (it was actually the 4th post I ever wrote) and it was titled Architect's Salary - Wanna Know? I started that post off by writing: "How much … [Read more...]