Well said! I too have gone that long haul route, and my job is more fun now than when I first started. Still, I don't mind seeing the job postings because it is from there that I can hire someone, "a fresh face," right out of graduate school to help me do a knock-out job at my museum. And if that person needs to go on to another job because our museum can't afford to pay any higher, or I wasn't persuasive enough with the director to increase her/his salary, then I understand. I'll give that person all the support and encouragement I can, especially if I am asked. Like Jeannine said, do not be offended by advice that might well be of use to you in the future. And thanks to Noelle for pointing out the various places where one can find a job. There are plenty of listings out there, you just have to find the right fit, and it's always been that way. I seem to remember we had this thread going for a few months last year, so if anyone is curious about the way that went just check out the Museum-L Archives on the list server - check John's postings about your Museum-L subscription on how to get in there. There were no winners, few solutions, but the way life goes, it always comes out right in the end. O Olivia S. Anastasiadis, Curator Richard Nixon Library & Birthplace 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd. Yorba Linda, CA 92866 (714) 993-5075, ext. 224; fax(714) 528-0544; e-mail: [log in to unmask] ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj. ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ museum-l.html. You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).