24th August 2010, 07:40 AM
3 plus years as a Development Control archaeologist....Believe it! Its a tough job, which you have to learn on the job... You have to have knowledge on every area of archaeology, be tough enough to stand up for archaeology within a planning system, with no real powers, be able to be confident enough to stand up to contractors, or support them, to stand up to developers, or help them.. know your regulations and laws.. Often under funded, understaffed and in a cinderrella enviroment. Small cogs is indeed how you feel.