Good morning, Museum-l-ers: Two points: Although none of us who work in non-profit organizations got in to our various fields in the hope of becoming wealthy, independent wealth shouldn't be a required qualification for taking such jobs. And expecting to earn a reasonable living is not the same as expecting to get rich. As for "doing" something, that is why the movement among Yale University graduate students to unionize is so crucial. Similar efforts in museums where I have worked have met with but limited success. As for dress codes and salary levels: That problem isn't particular to the museum field. Prior to accepting the post I now hold, I sold wedding dresses in New York's garment district, wholesale. My boss insisted that, as a front-line representative of their company, I simply did not present the proper appearance--my fingernails and eyelashes weren't long enough. All opinions are my own. Jenni Rodda, Curator Visual Resources Collections Institute of Fine Arts 1 East 78th Street New York, NY 10021 (212) 772-5872, fax (212) 772-5807, [log in to unmask]