18th July 2006, 02:27 AM
Dr Peter here -archaeological consultant who has been running the Archaeological Consultancy for 14 years. I started off as a volunteer on a dig for UKP 8.60 per week (Thats right the price of three pints today.) I graduated and what was I expected to do - be a vol and claim dole money as well.
I can remember well turning down a "vols" job because it meant turning up on time and taking a pay cut compared to my dole money. I was asked why was I being so difficult.
I say the days of volunteers and subsistence payments and rescue archaeology belong in the past and should not be allowed in any kind of modern (professional/commercial) situation.
It was good fun though!!!!
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Dr Peter
I can remember well turning down a "vols" job because it meant turning up on time and taking a pay cut compared to my dole money. I was asked why was I being so difficult.
I say the days of volunteers and subsistence payments and rescue archaeology belong in the past and should not be allowed in any kind of modern (professional/commercial) situation.
It was good fun though!!!!
}Dr Peter