9th April 2005, 12:08 PM
And I'm not even a lowly digger! You only have to click on profile to find that out.
I agree, Amber, and I have made the point on numerous posts, that the root of the problem is that archaeology is undervalued: contracting units could probably double their tenders without the national economy collapsing or development grinding to a halt. Then they can employ (most) staff permanently and include elements of on the job training. like a real profession. Of course they all have to do it at once. The reason they pay so low is because they can.
Pete - I don't know who told you about architects getting 50k! A principal of a successful commercial firm might get that, or a lot more, or a lot less.
I agree, Amber, and I have made the point on numerous posts, that the root of the problem is that archaeology is undervalued: contracting units could probably double their tenders without the national economy collapsing or development grinding to a halt. Then they can employ (most) staff permanently and include elements of on the job training. like a real profession. Of course they all have to do it at once. The reason they pay so low is because they can.
Pete - I don't know who told you about architects getting 50k! A principal of a successful commercial firm might get that, or a lot more, or a lot less.