Pros
Broad exposure (design, CDs, client meetings) — fast, varied AXP hours
Direct mentorship from the principal
Coastal/flood-code niche (FEMA V/AE zones, elevated foundations) — marketable across the Mid-Atlantic
Steady resort residential pipeline; early client-facing experience
Cons
Seasonal, feast-or-famine cash flow
Narrow project type (mostly residential), limited portfolio depth
Lower pay ceiling
Thin in-house technical expertise; Grasshopper/Dynamo skills likely go unused
Geographic isolation, smaller professional network