1st May 2005, 05:56 AM
Hmm, might move to Canada.
Well Troll, since you asked... the flea bites are fine.
Undergrad training in Aust seems reasonable, encouragement to undertake fieldwork, broad range of topics covered in classes, etc. Mind you, fieldwork in Aust is not that easy to get at times, Winter espec. They are not always publicised very well, and screw paying someone for the privelidge of working for them. As a student, i will volunteer, but dont expect me to pay dig fees. can get F/*ked.
My main concern is employment. Although Ive been told by some that for the 1st time Archaeologists are having to turn down work, as far as I know, few of last years graduates are in full time employment. I know of one person who got first class honour and can only muster 3 days a week. From what I can tell sofar, Arch in Aust is a very insular profession, possibly due to its very nature...ie v.scarce
However, people keep saying it will be a growth industry, linked to a growing public appreciation for heritage, blah, blah, the question is how long will it take?
Anyway, I will let you know the pay and conditions when i can. In the meantime, World Union of Field Archaeologists (WUFA) has a certain ring to it. I nominate our BAJR Moderator for Pres, and the Troll in a Secretarial/Treasury role.[8D][:p]
Must go change my flea collar now
Well Troll, since you asked... the flea bites are fine.
Undergrad training in Aust seems reasonable, encouragement to undertake fieldwork, broad range of topics covered in classes, etc. Mind you, fieldwork in Aust is not that easy to get at times, Winter espec. They are not always publicised very well, and screw paying someone for the privelidge of working for them. As a student, i will volunteer, but dont expect me to pay dig fees. can get F/*ked.
My main concern is employment. Although Ive been told by some that for the 1st time Archaeologists are having to turn down work, as far as I know, few of last years graduates are in full time employment. I know of one person who got first class honour and can only muster 3 days a week. From what I can tell sofar, Arch in Aust is a very insular profession, possibly due to its very nature...ie v.scarce
However, people keep saying it will be a growth industry, linked to a growing public appreciation for heritage, blah, blah, the question is how long will it take?
Anyway, I will let you know the pay and conditions when i can. In the meantime, World Union of Field Archaeologists (WUFA) has a certain ring to it. I nominate our BAJR Moderator for Pres, and the Troll in a Secretarial/Treasury role.[8D][:p]
Must go change my flea collar now