6th November 2013, 08:22 PM
Tool Wrote:.... maybe you could.....say how it could actually help both archaeology and archaeologists, not just from one narrow perspective but relating to all aspects of the industry?
Go on, I'll go for it.....how about 'higher professional standards, better qualified and more highly incentivised staff cannot be considered a backward step'.....whether that needs Chartered status to achieve is maybe questionable, BUT with no other alternative on the table (or even in the pipeline) it has to be the only path worth following. I'd be happy to consider an alternative if one presents itself, but I don't think the profession can wait another 30 years (The length of time it has taken IfA to reach this point).....failure to follow this lead is by default an acceptance that there is nothing wrong with the current state of the industry....that is just not defensible!!
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...