Where this topic started (I think) was when someone asked what sorts of outside experience helped most in the actual work of being a museum professional. The first example given was retail sales, the next was teaching. I'd throw in carpentry! But having a trust fund would really be the most useful *thing* one could have. (I've been a carpenter, a sales rep. and a teacher; now if I could just get that trust fund I could work in museums till the money runs out.) ********** Edward Baker Supervisor of Interpretation Mystic Seaport Museum Box 6000 Mystic, CT 06355 (860)572-0711 [log in to unmask] **********