19th February 2012, 09:27 AM
I am seriously considering attending for one day - the day of the IfA EGM....I'm not overly interested in the IfA conference as a concept. There is no charge to attend the EGM other than the cost of getting there
I think I agree with Martin regarding the networking potential of the IfA conference. I would say the dance floor of the last night party of the TAG conference has better all round networking potential!!...but perhaps a word of warning... I wouldn't say that a career strategy based on 'who you know' rather than 'what you know' hasn't been tried before, but in the world of UK archaeology (where behind every appointment lies a conspiracy theory or two) it does tend to mark you out amongst your peers and when eventually you stumble (and we all do) you might be surprised at the lack of support from colleagues.
I think I agree with Martin regarding the networking potential of the IfA conference. I would say the dance floor of the last night party of the TAG conference has better all round networking potential!!...but perhaps a word of warning... I wouldn't say that a career strategy based on 'who you know' rather than 'what you know' hasn't been tried before, but in the world of UK archaeology (where behind every appointment lies a conspiracy theory or two) it does tend to mark you out amongst your peers and when eventually you stumble (and we all do) you might be surprised at the lack of support from colleagues.
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...