9th October 2008, 03:28 PM
in reply to red earth, I was being slightly tongue in cheek. Only very slightly.
I agree I'd like to know whether it is a level playing field or not. I just haven't seen any real proof it is or isn't, its a matter of rumour and perception though as many people assume or believe it isn't level. As so often, perceptions matter. Its like my original post about what educational work these units (nearly wrote companies!) do, and what proportion it is of turnover/personnel. There's a common perception amongst archaeologists that there is very little actually of merit, and that an 'open day' is not enough. When you look at what some commercial units do re public archaeology it puts the educational charities to shame.
I was referring to non-arch charities when I talked of volunteers, not arch units, but I agree with you re their use at too high a level on-site or off-site. I know nothing about directors getting all the profit, and haven't heard that one before. I do think the 'we don't make a profit' card, as you put it, is of interest though in how long-term wage increases are achieved. If you have no intention of making a profit/surplus, its easy not to make one.
I agree I'd like to know whether it is a level playing field or not. I just haven't seen any real proof it is or isn't, its a matter of rumour and perception though as many people assume or believe it isn't level. As so often, perceptions matter. Its like my original post about what educational work these units (nearly wrote companies!) do, and what proportion it is of turnover/personnel. There's a common perception amongst archaeologists that there is very little actually of merit, and that an 'open day' is not enough. When you look at what some commercial units do re public archaeology it puts the educational charities to shame.
I was referring to non-arch charities when I talked of volunteers, not arch units, but I agree with you re their use at too high a level on-site or off-site. I know nothing about directors getting all the profit, and haven't heard that one before. I do think the 'we don't make a profit' card, as you put it, is of interest though in how long-term wage increases are achieved. If you have no intention of making a profit/surplus, its easy not to make one.