17th November 2013, 08:27 PM
(This post was last modified: 17th November 2013, 08:30 PM by kevin wooldridge.)
Few years back I set a BAJR Christmas challenge...which included amongst other things something along the lines of name one thing you thought could make a significant difference to UK archaeology. My contribution (tongue in cheek obviously) was that no-one should be allowed to practice professional archaeology until the age of 35. 'course I came in for lots of flak, but its interesting that the profession has now progressed to an average age in excess of 35. I still think there maybe something in encouraging older people into archaeology both as a pastime and a profession...especially those that have got over the chasing after the wage levels achieved by their peer group in other professions. There are a million reasons other than the salary levels or taking out mortgage, that make archaeology a worthy career choice.....
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...