AK
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Whats an architectural technician? An Architect?
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Simon
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I think the title is probably used slightly different office to office, but in ours the Technicians are normally people who deal with a lot of the drawing and detailing work. Where as Architectural Assistant is quite often the title given to people who are on their placement works and working towards being Architects.
[Edited on 26-08-2009 by Simon]
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Simon
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Technicians aren't qualified Architects though
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K2NY-G
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At my work its basically the same duties as an architect (on smaller jobs)... but with less pay  But Simon is correct when it comes to the bigger projects.
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a_j_mair
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quote:
Originally posted by K2NY-G
At my work its basically the same duties as an architect (on smaller jobs)... but with less pay But Simon is correct when it comes to the bigger projects.
same places i have been
first office i was a technician (cad monkey) doing as told and doing the detailed drawings
second office i was senior technician designing all the jobs along with little input from architect (boss)
he dealt with the big jobs and i drew them up
current work with my dad. he has no qualifications but we both design and do drawings for all jobs, 90% is all one off housing/extensions etc
but basically architects do the same job but have studied so can make everything sound far fancier with great big words
my incentives are flexibile holidays and overtime when wanted and hopefully a buisness to take over when i get rid of the old man
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Lynny
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i LOVE my job, its the best ever, and im a police officer
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Ben G
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Originally posted by Alex_NSM
i LOVE my job, its the best ever, and im a police officer
you wouldn't be saying that if you were policing last nights game at upton park
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whitter45
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Energy Consultant
Goodpay and t&C's
Work for shit management though
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Lynny
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
quote:
Originally posted by Alex_NSM
i LOVE my job, its the best ever, and im a police officer
you wouldn't be saying that if you were policing last nights game at upton park
bit of excitement! I'd LOOOVEE to do the crowd control on horseback like, that was always my dream, but unfortunately durham constabulary doesnt have a mounted section. To be honest though, being a normal officer on the street, responding to the 999 jobs etc is just so exciting, you never know whats goina happen!
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Corsa_Quadz
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Parts Advisor and Service Rep for Rodgers of Plymouth
Not a bad job, decent wage, Decent Hours.
Downside = Same thing day in day out
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sc0ott
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quote:
Originally posted by Simon
I think the title is probably used slightly different office to office, but in ours the Technicians are normally people who deal with a lot of the drawing and detailing work. Where as Architectural Assistant is quite often the title given to people who are on their placement works and working towards being Architects.
[Edited on 26-08-2009 by Simon]
trainee/assistant can be the same although not everyone works to become an architect. i was a trainee and i went to college for two years and if my director allows it i will be going to uni for the degree and that gets you the technologist qualification.
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Half Pint
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Procurement Manager for the IT department of a bank, basically deal with people wanting to sell hardware / software and services.
do i like it, yes it has good perks and i enjoy the people i work with, only down side is slimey salesmen which i get to piss off daily
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Rich H
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Think most people know what I do these days!
Self employed mobile car valeter and detailer 
And yes, love it - bloody hobby that got out of hand
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nick_sri
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im a receptionist at a hotel , good job get to meet loads of people , moneys not that good though but i dont mind
[Edited on 26-08-2009 by nick_sri]
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Ellis
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Originally posted by Colin
Sparrow's?
Yes sir 
6 months till I can offshore, boooooo 
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I work for a sheet metal fabrication company. I don't mind it but it can get a bit boring.
Money is decent though and i get to finish at 1 on a friday which i really like.
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Work in a warehouse for m&m direct, only part time as im at college but the pays decent for my age in the area
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Ellis
quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Sparrow's?
Yes sir
6 months till I can offshore, boooooo
2 mates work/worked for them, one as an electrician and another was a HGV mechanic so probably doing something mechanical with them.
Sparrows have the crane contract on the Nelson.......and they are ALWAYS breaking down!!
Why 6 months till you can go offshore?
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Graham88
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I love my job. I work on London Underground.
But I'm sure we have this topic weekly?
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wilson_sri
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Dont have a job. Currently a photography student. Love it! 
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Jay
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Im a Delivery Driver and, no, I dont like it.
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jacko198
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At the moment im part time at a huge local bike shop.
Pro's - Get to test ride some bloody amazing bikes, good lot of lads work there, and thats it.
Con's - Crap pay (i know for a fact pretty much everyone else is getting paid more than me), its a glass fronted building so in the summer its a greenhouse and boiling, used to get things at trade - now 20% off, crap pay oh and crap pay, and we have to wear a uniform that is just not breathable.
And im also working part time as an Audio Engineer
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Examples:
Good times - helping out in a major trauma
bad times - going to meet the helicopter landing with a code orange and the A&E consultant not arriving in time!! Leaving me on my own, nearly needed the trolley myself!!
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Bum. Yeah it's not bad get up when I want and so whatever all day  two months unemployed so far, not bored though, getting used to it which is terrible! Applied for a couple of jobs now though and gonna start studying soon.
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