16th September 2010, 07:07 PM
Quote:Why should some curatorial staff be forced to accept only ROs to conduct archaeological work in their area when non-RO units have functioned perfectly well and without cause for complaint?
And thats the point Vulpes. The IfA are asking for self employment... but then setting the barrier, when at teh moment (and lets be clear I do think that there should be a standard, and fortunately both the IfA and BAJR are involved in this - the IfA are more, shall we say official.. but BAJR does also set trends... 5 years ago, BAJR created a 12 point pay grade based on responsibility now the IfA are mentioning this... BAJR is involved in a skills passport system - where there is a practical accreditation system, that will benefit both contractors and employees - etc... I don't knock the IfA , though it is easy for some to feel that this is the knee jerk reaction..! I do support the IfA , I do support the ideals, I do support many things the IfA stand for... I am in the happy position where I can implement them, without recource to working party groups)
Anyway... I am self employed, I am happy with it, and I am not an RO and would currently be well pissed off if I had to be an RO to get work.... maybe one day, when the system is robust and fully accountable... But I will not be forced. I should be encouraged!