Many Belgian architects dissatisfied with their salary and workload
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A large portion of Belgian architects are dissatisfied with their current salary. Recent research shows that three-quarters of architects indicate that their income is not in proportion to their performance. As a result, a large majority of the profession sometimes considers quitting their job.
The workload in the sector is very high. On average, architects work about 50 hours per week to complete all projects on time. Furthermore, 95 percent of them work as self-employed, which means they are personally responsible for their social security and pension accrual.
The average annual income of an architect in Belgium is around 29,807 euros. Many architects find this amount too low, especially when considering the long work weeks and the great responsibility that comes with the profession. The combination of a high workload and a limited income causes a lot of frustration within the sector.
The results of this study show a worrying trend for the construction sector in Belgium. If many architects decide to leave their profession, this could lead to a shortage of expertise in the design of new homes and buildings in the future.
Sources: HLN
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