27th August 2012, 09:20 PM
The last few contributions illustrate the point I was (tongue in cheek) trying to make.....its not the institutions that define archaeology, but the archaeologists themselves. As Kel rightly says if archaeologists entered the profession at 35 with responsibilites, families and homes, it is unlikely that anyone would be able to offer the pittance currently paid to the majority of 35 year old archaeologists....I have a great deal of sympathy with Trowelfodder's situation as well. Don't imagine changing the IFA, the CBA or any other initials would make the the slightest difference to her career trajectory....
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...