1st November 2011, 10:33 PM
But you don't necessarily have to know how to section a posthole to be a good manager, or illustrator, finds specialist or surveyor. Even I, as a diehard Digger have to accept that although 'field skills' are a Good Thing for everyone in archaeology to possess, they aren't actually essential for everyone. Unfortunately field skills are not the be all of everything or the final arbiter in some competition of who is the most archaeological. I know some managers who aren't great field archaeologists, and they come across that way on site when in my environment, but in their environment dealing with clients, programmes, money and juggling tenders they are excellent and I am the fool. And I am fine with that, as long as they leave me to run the sites and get the job done!
If you think there is substandard or unethical work then complain. Simple as that. You can even now do it anonymously.
Chiz. MIfA and Digger, not in that order
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If you think there is substandard or unethical work then complain. Simple as that. You can even now do it anonymously.
Chiz. MIfA and Digger, not in that order
The Diggers’ Forum is committed to creating a positive, sustainable and financially viable career for all professional archaeologists at all points in their career. The DF represents all archaeologists working out on site at whatever grade. Membership of the DF is open to all. http://www.facebook.com/DiggersForum