10th June 2011, 12:53 PM
P Prentice Wrote:lovely empassioned retort Jack - as ever. but your words in my edit
there is i think a prevailing sense from many in the profession that 'we managed it (read suffered) so why shouldn't you - 'still sorting the men from the boys'
its crap though really isnt it?
Thats not what I meant at all. I was giving advice and stating the realities.
The world doesn't owe anyone a living. You have to fight for it.
Persevere, stick at it, adapt. Take the long-term strategy.....all that stuff.
I've never wanted poorly paid, downtrodden workforce.......I want skilled, entertaining, dedicated, and interested staff willing to learn and from whom I can also learn
In a perfect world everyone would receive a fair days pay for a fair days work,
But this isn't that perfect world, this is a world ruled by competitive tendering and undercutting.
From my little experience those archaeologists that survive seem to be the ones that love archaeology (in whichever form), those that find a way to continue to practice in spite of the obstacles place before them.
Those that fail are the ones who expect an easy ride.
Archaeology is a bare-back ride on an frightened horse........the longer you stay on, the more you can gain a sense of control through learning how the horse moves and letting the horse get used to you. Sometimes you have to get off for a bit of a rest.....but after a while you can always get back on it............but there's always a chance the horse will bolt at any time!