15th April 2011, 09:24 AM
(To the tune of deep and dirty Mississippi slide guitar...)
I`ve done my apprenticeship now (13 years) on the circuit and feel it`s time to become upwardly mobile. I`ve worn the shoes of various levels of responsibilty but have always returned to the trenches as that`s where my overriding passions lay. I`ve decided that it`s time to settle into a grown-up position and learn the skills required anew. I`ve also noticed that despite the fact that the majority of positions advertised on BAJR(recently) are for grown-up jobs-the availability of work for trench-fodder has all but dried up (perplexes me...how do units require more project officers/managers when there`s no need for fieldworkers?)........
The bottom line is this- I`ve finally decided that I want to assume more responsibility and that I want to acquire the skills needed. Is there such a thing as an employer in archaeology willing to take on and invest in a trainee grown-up? I throw myself verily at the feet of the BAJR masses in asking for your guidence.....
(sounds of slide guitar decrease as I cock my hat, adjust my dungarees and slope off into the sunset with hopes reflected in my springy step.....)
I`ve done my apprenticeship now (13 years) on the circuit and feel it`s time to become upwardly mobile. I`ve worn the shoes of various levels of responsibilty but have always returned to the trenches as that`s where my overriding passions lay. I`ve decided that it`s time to settle into a grown-up position and learn the skills required anew. I`ve also noticed that despite the fact that the majority of positions advertised on BAJR(recently) are for grown-up jobs-the availability of work for trench-fodder has all but dried up (perplexes me...how do units require more project officers/managers when there`s no need for fieldworkers?)........
The bottom line is this- I`ve finally decided that I want to assume more responsibility and that I want to acquire the skills needed. Is there such a thing as an employer in archaeology willing to take on and invest in a trainee grown-up? I throw myself verily at the feet of the BAJR masses in asking for your guidence.....
(sounds of slide guitar decrease as I cock my hat, adjust my dungarees and slope off into the sunset with hopes reflected in my springy step.....)