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A lot of thoughtful posts. Somehow it ties into the other questions about the value of being licensed or how far out of field to take work. I’m sure many of those who labored hard to get licensing enacted hoped that it would enhance the profession, but it took shape in a different economic environment. And it is the licensing requirements (the…[Read more]

Save TENS of thoudsands of dollars and five years on a college degree as well.

Is this an episode of Mad Men?

Doing what we’re doing right now!

saved thousands of dollars and heartache. hence i would still be designing landscapes.

I sent an email to both the reporter and the UF this morning. Neither has responded (I imagine that their emails might be a bit full). Almost 2,500 people have commented on the newspaper’s article and over 7,000 “like” it on Facebook.
That much interest ought to have lead to follow up reports.

thanks, Andrew, that was so sweet!

Heather, dear, like I wrote,  it is by community generally – I picked up one site plan requirement from a google search for the entire state.
Big atlanta suburbs also have minimal, i mean site boundaries and the check, end of story, type requirements..The ordinance, as arrived at, is political, historical, depends on citizen involvement..
And t…[Read more]

haha…that is what I was thinking…define best? mwhhahaha. The one that gives you a job! Booyah!

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That is what I think of that.

I totally agree Jason. I think these sorts of scenarios…if we take it at face value…actually harm the idea of thoughtful site planning. No, I don’t know anything about pruning trees…nada, zilch…and I have no problem with minimum planting requirements(that are often pretty weak anyway). But I think that as professionals in a field that…[Read more]

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I agree with the person on the article comments with the Observer, if the Crapes were planted to meet minimum code requirements and that is why the Forester is enforcing the pruning fine, it may require questioning whether these trees ever should have been approved as minimum code trees in the first place. It is my experience that many business’s…[Read more]

I have commented on this also. I believe you are correct. It is hard enough to find work now without having to compete with people that are willing to allow themselves to be exploited by predatory employers. The ASLA needs to create a separate forum for students that are interested in internships because an internship posting has no place on a job board.

Jennifer I love your response!  Well written and insightful!  That’s why I loved working with you!
 
Jason, I see your points and understand the idea that it’s just a job title.  On the other hand, I think of the latest discussions about the title Landscape Architect, and I have to think that there is more going on in both discussions than jus…[Read more]

Sometimes its just a job-title thing and how it is handled in their pay classification system (for gov’t work). Manys firm use the term “intern” for anyone who is entry level and not licensed..i.e. recent grads, these are permanent jobs (at least the used to be). Of course, the other definition of intern is UNPAID and temporary. I could never…[Read more]

Chris –
 
I looked both of them up on Joblink.  To me, an internship is a low-paying or unpaid temporary position with the express purpose of helping entry level people gain some experience (and contacts, mentorship, and a letter of recommendation). 

The MA one requires 4-6 years experience with confidence and the ability to get right to work, ap…[Read more]

I would recommend skipping over Clarb completely.  It will only cost you more money than necessary and I don’t see the benefit.    They are a middle-man carrying out admin. tasks for you.    I registered for all exams myself and have become successfully licensed.   I have not applied for reciprocity elsewhere yet, but I know someone who has with…[Read more]

I’d like to think that I can cut down any tree in my yard as long as it is not in a wetland buffer. ..

You know, so would I. As long as all my neighbors don’t also cut down their trees.