I agree with the proper use of language in any forum, but I was just
commenting on the critiquing of the typing.  This being such a heated
debate right now, some people, and that would include me also, need the
benefit of doubt when typing on this topic.  Misspelled words on the
museum-l does not necessarily mean we are incompetent.  I have trouble
believing that the majority of museums do not care about a higher degree
when hiring professionals.  I tend to believe that the majority of
graduates out there are hard-working and from what I have been reading so
far on the list, alot of the new graduates are working for barely nothing.
I had this in mind when I went into this profession, but, alas, the great
government will be calling on me in December for those big bucks to pay
back those big loans!!!  And I will work anywhere!! ha!! But thanks for
responding, I hope I am not stepping on anyones toes because of my soap box
minute!!


At 11:36 AM 7/31/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Jennifer, careful use of language is important in any forum, and precision
>is essential in museum work.
>
>And if you find anyone who's the CEO of a rural museum, and thinks the job
>is cushy, let me know.   My curator and I would both marvel at an
>opportunity to "leave work behind" at least one or two days a year.
>
>As to whether a graduate degree is beneficial, it certainly can be -- I have
>one, and it benefited me, not my resume.
>
>The great multitude of American museums (not the ones advertising in AVISO,
>necessarily) don't particularly care.  Robert Handy's is an example -- grass
>roots America would rather have hard workers, and in this field they are
>difficult to find for the money involved.
>
>The best entry jobs and training camps are out there in the boondocks,
>believe me.
>
>Good luck in your search!  Where do you want to live?  That's the first
>question.
>