5th August 2009, 05:30 PM
Windbag is absolutely right (and not just because he agrees with me).
I am still (after nearly a year now) confused about the IFA data. Every report talks of the number of archaeologists laid off, but no report has (so far) attempted to track down any of these folk and ask them what they are doing now [u]and</u> (because I agree with Wingbag that at least some of these laid-off folk have set up on their own) seems to be underestimateing the size and range of the archaeological market.
I guess the conclusions anyone draws from asking the same contractors the same questions every 3 months is keeping someone reassured, but it can't be accurately reflecting the archaeological market. So it's worthy rather than full of worth.
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...
I am still (after nearly a year now) confused about the IFA data. Every report talks of the number of archaeologists laid off, but no report has (so far) attempted to track down any of these folk and ask them what they are doing now [u]and</u> (because I agree with Wingbag that at least some of these laid-off folk have set up on their own) seems to be underestimateing the size and range of the archaeological market.
I guess the conclusions anyone draws from asking the same contractors the same questions every 3 months is keeping someone reassured, but it can't be accurately reflecting the archaeological market. So it's worthy rather than full of worth.
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...