Informal surveys of archaeological professionals shows that they ultimately chose this profession because their fascination with the past was so overwhelming that it superseded nearly all other aspirations. It is almost a calling, in many cases. However, the road to success is fraught with pitfalls and challenges. The educational trajectory is very steep and the apprenticeship even more daunting. Pay is neither commensurate with education, experience, and even professional achievement. In this program the host provides tips on training and vocational options, which are considerably lower-prof
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