<p>I'm entertaining the idea of arch school and wanted to get some opinions.</p>
<p>Beginning salary? Will I need to move? Working conditions? Is it easy to take time off? ANY info about anything is highly appreciated.</p>
<p>[AIA</a> Survey shows record pay gains for architects- 11/11/2008 8:41:00 AM - Building Design & Construction](<a href=“http://www.bdcnetwork.com/article/CA6613561.html]AIA”>http://www.bdcnetwork.com/article/CA6613561.html) According to this last year (before the crash) arch’l interns were making about $45,00. Working conditions varies widely depending on firm size. I worked by the hour and had no benefits straight out of school, but I also graduated into the 1982 recession. My best job was in Germany a few years later - full health benefits, six weeks paid vacation, the office closed between Christmas eve and Jan 6 and there were more national holidays than here.</p>