Work in 2009( part 2)

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quote:Originally posted by 1man1desk

quote:As for infrastructure projects - I can't see them being of any benefit to archaeologists in large parts of the country.

Depends whether you mean individual archaeologists or units. These big projects (e.g. large road schemes) can provide a lot of archaeological work over a period of several months. Some of them may have well over 100 archaeologists on site. However, while lots of individuals may get jobs, smaller regional units often don't get much chance of winning the work from the large national units.

As you say, they will only help people who either live within reach of the projects or are willing/able to move temporarily.

1man1desk

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A bit of both I suppose. For one thing, yes they aren't going to be much use for smaller organisations or individuals unless by some miracle they can get involved in a large project of that type.

Secondly, it is going to be very regional and so it is going to favour the archaeologists of some areas more than others. I can't see the government deciding they need a new airport anywhere near where I am, for example (thank God!).