26th March 2007, 02:50 PM
I understand that the Yanks have more statutory days than us, so they generally get at least 20 days off per year. However, since most British companies don't include statutory in the 20 day minimum we're generally better off in practice.
Do you get both of the Queen's birthdays off Roy, or is that just a rumour?
There are lots of unavoidable reasons why diggers in USA will have a tougher time. Working in Wales or Ireland is a lot easier than calling a whole continental coast your circuit, as seems common (and unavoidable). Also, the not-very-interesting stratigraphy intimated by a couple of people is harder to justify as skilled labour (i.e. properly paid) than urban strat, waterlogged timbers etc. that British archaeologists learn to cope with.
Do you get both of the Queen's birthdays off Roy, or is that just a rumour?
There are lots of unavoidable reasons why diggers in USA will have a tougher time. Working in Wales or Ireland is a lot easier than calling a whole continental coast your circuit, as seems common (and unavoidable). Also, the not-very-interesting stratigraphy intimated by a couple of people is harder to justify as skilled labour (i.e. properly paid) than urban strat, waterlogged timbers etc. that British archaeologists learn to cope with.