15th July 2007, 08:38 PM
I have to agree with Chris - do it - i didnt for years but joined at AIFA then in the last few years upgraded to MIFA - it is the only benchmark we have for clients and potential employers - yes its open to ridicule but its better to be in than out complaining about it doing nothing - if we all join it has to to be better than sitting around complaining about it being useless (i know i spent years in site hut complaining about it)
The thing is - the knockers expect it to be able to wave a magic wand and in a sort space of time solve all the problems get everyone bumper pay rises and improve the perception of archaeology and archaeologists - that just isnt going to happen overnight - and by overnight i mean 'a few years' we are a young 'profession' it will take a long time in reality - but we can get there
A trowel is a thing to lust for!
The thing is - the knockers expect it to be able to wave a magic wand and in a sort space of time solve all the problems get everyone bumper pay rises and improve the perception of archaeology and archaeologists - that just isnt going to happen overnight - and by overnight i mean 'a few years' we are a young 'profession' it will take a long time in reality - but we can get there
A trowel is a thing to lust for!