Hey all, Somewhat along the lines of this topic comes a comment I have had bouncing around my head. I am graduating with a B.S. in Geology and have emphisized Museum Studies. I have seen quite a few postings for jobs and have read quite a few already as well. My comment/question is this-are the people who talk about never finding a job just venting because they haven't found the Exact museum job they want for their Ideal salary in the Location of their choosing at the Exact time they graduate? It seems to me this list wouldn't even exist if there were NO positions out there. No sarcasm or attitude here, just a thought. I look forward to working in a museum and don't think twice about volunteering for a while after I graduate. I already work a full week, go to college full time and volunteer at the local Natural History Museum. Honestly, I don't complain. After graduation, I expect it will be a full time job of opportunity ( for the moment) with volunteering at a museum until a postion comes to my attention and I am lucky enough to get it. Do these expectations seem unrealistic? Is their really an abyss of no opportunity in this field after graduation? Many of you are out there, in the profession already. What do you think? I guess this would be mainly directed to the continental U.S. members. Of course, now that I think about it, after living overseas for three year and visiting most of western European and some eastern European countries, I would eagerly work abroad. Any comments would be welcomed. I am anxious to hear the responses this posting brings. Thanks Chad Laibly University of Iowa Geology B.S./Museum Studies 1999