19th October 2009, 05:55 PM
BigPicture Wrote:It's been a bit odd seeing our managers getting their hands dirty but I think the logic, however difficult to swallow, makes sense.Absolutely- I'm pleased to hear that your managers are getting their hands dirty, in the absence of more junior field staff. I take it they've taken a cut in pay to reflect their demotion?
My point isn't really aimed at archaeological units specifically, but on any private company. So long as the managers know how/remember how/are prepared to undertake the junior positions' responsibilities then there should be no loss of efficiency, but just because someone could bucket out a feature and hoe back a site 10 years ago doesn't mean they can today. Similarly, the average 25 year old watching brief archaeologist's willingness to travel and spend extended amounts of time away from home is likely to be higher than the same individual 15 years later.RedEarth Wrote:The reason managers survive is because you need a lot less of them to carry out their, still essential and profit making, roles.And also because they are the decision-makers. I suspect most companies tend to bin the decision-makers last.
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