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.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jennifer Flint <[log in to unmask]>
>I believe that the misspelled words should not be critiqued on the email
>and should not be seen as a judgement on whether or not a MA is required.
>Whoever said that, as well as other comments, I am sure has a nice cushy
>job, try looking in the job market now and tell recent graduates that a MA
>is not required.  PhD is just extended class work and research for 4-5
>years (this is not to put anyone with a PhD down--it is my own opinion).
>And having an english degree does not make a person an expert on running a
>museum!!  I apologize if this sounds like venting frustration...well, it is
>actually.  I am one of those grads who needs a JOB!!!  Have a good night!!!