12th September 2012, 08:40 PM
If I am honest, no I didn't. I thought I would find a route into Cypriot Archaeology. I took the Egyptian direction as it covered a lot of the Middle East. But as you experience being on site, metting other archaeologists, researching different topics, you develop different interests.
I appreciate all the encouragement, but it all seems to be a little bit laced with the suggestion that I made my decision to study egyptian archaeology and therefore I don't deserve to earn a living. No one enters a degree with the knowledge that they will or will not be employable, I certainly was not aware of the politics of working in Egypt. I researched and researched, and you are keen and excited, you believe that you can overcome those issues.
The fact is, the recession hit me (and many others) quite hard. I had to take time out the game in in 2009 to deal with some issues regarding finances and health. I am now trying to claw my way back, and am asking for advice regarding getting back into the field. I dont want to make my specialism an issue, I don't really know if it is an issue...Do you think having that on my CV will put employers off? My fieldwork is UK/Greece/west indian.
I really do appreciate the advice though!
I appreciate all the encouragement, but it all seems to be a little bit laced with the suggestion that I made my decision to study egyptian archaeology and therefore I don't deserve to earn a living. No one enters a degree with the knowledge that they will or will not be employable, I certainly was not aware of the politics of working in Egypt. I researched and researched, and you are keen and excited, you believe that you can overcome those issues.
The fact is, the recession hit me (and many others) quite hard. I had to take time out the game in in 2009 to deal with some issues regarding finances and health. I am now trying to claw my way back, and am asking for advice regarding getting back into the field. I dont want to make my specialism an issue, I don't really know if it is an issue...Do you think having that on my CV will put employers off? My fieldwork is UK/Greece/west indian.
I really do appreciate the advice though!