Posts: 1
Threads: 0
Joined: Jun 2005
The only problem with this is that I've yet to meet an archaeologist who thinks of their former employer(s) as anything other than a bunch of cowboys.
D. Vader
Senior Consultant
Vader Maull & Palpatine
Archaeological Consultants
Your powers are weak, Curator
Edited for sausage fingers
Posts: 0
Threads: 0
Joined: Apr 2005
Quote:quote:Originally posted by Sith
The only problem with this is that I've yet to meet an archaeologist who thinks of their former employer(s) as anything other than a bunch of cowboys
.
Too true!
Cheers,
Eggbasket
Gentleman Adventurer and Antique
"A great victory for rangers and hamsters everywhere. Right, Boo?" - Minsc
Posts: 0
Threads: 0
Joined: Sep 2004
Quote:quote:Originally posted by Sith
The only problem with this is that I've yet to meet an archaeologist who thinks of their former employer(s) as anything other than a bunch of cowboys.
and not always
former employers
Posts: 1
Threads: 0
Joined: Jun 2005
Quote:quote:Originally posted by eggbasket Too true!
I couldn't possibly comment as I'm not a
former employee yet. However, just remember that you can't escape the dark side.
D. Vader
Senior Consultant
Vader Maull & Palpatine
Archaeological Consultants
Your powers are weak, Curator
Posts: 0
Threads: 0
Joined: Jul 2005
Posted by Eggbasket:
Quote:quote:quote:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted by Sith
The only problem with this is that I've yet to meet an archaeologist who thinks of their former employer(s) as anything other than a bunch of cowboys
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
.
Too true!
You cut me to the quick, eggy old bean..
1man1desk
to let, fully furnished
Posts: 0
Threads: 0
Joined: May 2005
hmm, I'm beginning to think that at least those companies who vaunt career progression and membership of various professional bodies are at least trying to seem to be doing the right thing. Even doing something which may be in practice ineffectual shows a will to a better way. Change is a gradual process, I just want it all now...
In response to Sith's comments, I've worked for six units and speak highly of five of them, would happily work for them again if was practical and hope they'd think likewise of me. I won't comment on the sixth who I worked for a very long time ago and may well have improved by now.
When choosing a new employer I'd still like more information than is often provided, things like any qualifying period for sick leave, number of paid bank holidays / university or council holidays, hours worked per week, progression through a payscale, pension qualifying periods and so on. Much of this is irrelevent as you need at least a years continuous employment to receive the benefits and not many places can guarantee a 12 month contract, but its nice to play 'what if I was here in a year...?
Posts: 0
Threads: 0
Joined: Jan 2005
[quote]Originally posted by illuminated
hmm, I'm beginning to think that at least those companies who vaunt career progression and membership of various professional bodies are at least trying to seem to be doing the right thing. Even doing something which may be in practice ineffectual shows a will to a better way. Change is a gradual process, I just want it all now...quote]
I share you feelings. However, I am concerned that in-house training schemes are more of a box ticking exercise and may reflect a unit's working methodology rather than good practice. Having worked with various companies with their own training programmes I am yet to encounter a 'thinking out of the box ticking exercise'.
Is there any plan to monitor the skills passport scheme?
'I wanna be a punk rocker but my mammy will ne let me'
Posts: 0
Threads: 0
Joined: May 2004
Will be talking about this skills passport concept... so hope to see what the IFA feel about it.
"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu
Posts: 0
Threads: 0
Joined: Nov 2005
I agree Sparky, most training I have recieved has been box ticking, it doesnt really show you where your strong points are and weak points are, and once those boxes are ticked thats it, no one really checks after that, apart from the record checking side. Again I agree units will train a person in what they want from that person, and aim to make it cost effective.
May god go with you in all the dark places you must walk.
Posts: 0
Threads: 0
Joined: Aug 2005
Bitter eh - just a bit! Ihave to admit that the areas f training and career progression are two areas which really frustrate me and I hate seeing really positive new starters who are looking forward to learning new skills being taken for a ride.
It is incredably difficult for people starting to judge what is the best company when what is offered on paper is different to what is available on arrival. It doesnt directly affect me other than hating seeing more and more people leaving archaeology because they just cant get the experience they need to find a permanent or long term job.
Roll on the skills passport - at least then companies will have to commit to an industry wide policy which will hopefully be ridgidly enforced
