Architecture is an extremely demanding industry. However, many architects have come forward to detail how architecture firms’ masochistic habits have amplified by the pandemic lockdown. The United Voices of the World – Section of Architectural Workers (UVW-SAW), the union that represents architects in the UK, was formed last year and has been overwhelmed with complaints from architects at all levels. Common complaints are stories of exploitation, unfair dismissal, and widespread furlough fraud within the industry since the pandemic began in March.
See "Architects Speak Out Over Lockdown Exploitations ", Oliver Wainwright, The Guardian, October 12, 2020