Any architects out there with some time?

Hello all.

I have noticed through some of the “what do you do” posts that there are some architects in here. I recently finished school and am working in an architecture firm. This is my first architectural office job. I was wondering if there was an f-chatter out there that was / is an architect that would be willing to talk with me about the field. I am NOT looking for a job. I have simply noticed the drastic gaps between what were are taught and what is practiced. The way in which the firm is being run, the organization in general, the AIA, NCARB, etcetera. I am hoping that other things I have noticed are simply the dysfunctional members of this firm and not the industry itself. I would appreciate the opportunity to talk with someone about industry, and then cars of course. I am available for or by phone, emails, coffee, at one of the SR meetings. I do have two jobs, paying off loans, so my availability is limited but I can make arrangement.

Bowers