7th September 2005, 07:54 PM
Quote:quote: Sorry Troll mate, can't even think of what to tell them, still angry after reading what destroyer said on the last post.GRRRRR!
oops what have i done now...
anyway as regards this topic i'm in agreement with mercenary, generally you need a lot of determination and a bit of luck to stay the course. As i'm a rather grumpy cynical bastard i tend to fail on the encouragement front to the workforce, instead telling all the volunteers etc how tough its gonna be for them. If i dont put them off then they'll put up with anything - and those that are left will be seriously keen.
Many's the time i was/am highly disllusioned with the profession and my progress within it - but so far i've stuck it out because at the end of the day i love the job, which has been recognized by my small unit. We do have a small training budget, mainly for H&S, GIS or IT courses but generally keep our archaeogical training inhouse, and those who put the effort in are encouraged to expand their abilities.
Oddly enough i just met a friend of mine from my archaeology degree course who's now doing very well for himself as a Tescos manager.