10th July 2008, 01:55 PM
Posted by Dirty Dave:
Of course, in any meritocratic profession, not everyone would move as fast or as far up the ladder. The point is that the opportunity to do so should be there.
Not all the indians would become chiefs. There is a constant supply of new indians, while there is a constant wastage of chiefs (through retirement, death and career changes). That is how it works in any profession with a properly-defined career structure.
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Quote:quote:But if all the injuns become chiefs-who will actually do the digging?Well, career progression takes time. The point is to know that, as you gain more experience/knowledge, there is the opportunity to move into jobs with more responsibility (and that are better paid), up until you retire. At present, for many archaeologists, there is a perception that it is easy to get stuck at a low level with little chance of progression, irrespective of merit.
Of course, in any meritocratic profession, not everyone would move as fast or as far up the ladder. The point is that the opportunity to do so should be there.
Not all the indians would become chiefs. There is a constant supply of new indians, while there is a constant wastage of chiefs (through retirement, death and career changes). That is how it works in any profession with a properly-defined career structure.
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished