1st April 2014, 08:48 AM
Why is there this tendency to denigrate those archaeologist that prefer to work on site in the field? Is it because the degree route is not currently the best way to qualify someone for this part of the job? Do those who have worked hard to gain a degree then find it does not give them automatic entry to one of the more interesting areas of the profession and that they have to compete with people who do not have the same. "qualification" level that the new graduate thinks they have?. I suspect a bit of resentment.
As for exploitation of the field workers that is pure commercial pressures and unscrupulous employers. (no serious enforcement of employment standards within the profession). Field workers are exploited because it makes commercial sense for the employer and they can get away with it.
As for exploitation of the field workers that is pure commercial pressures and unscrupulous employers. (no serious enforcement of employment standards within the profession). Field workers are exploited because it makes commercial sense for the employer and they can get away with it.