Field archaeologists work physically demanding jobs exposed to the elements, often for low pay and meager benefits from private employers. We spoke to one self-identified “dirty shovel bum” about why he and his coworkers are organizing.
  • shiveyarbles@beehaw.orgEnglish
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    7 months ago

    Lol I had a college friend who graduated with a degree in archeology… I saw him years later working at Best Buy.

    • acockworkorange@mander.xyzEnglish
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      7 months ago

      I yes, this is indeed so risible. Thank you for letting us all laugh at the injustices of scientific knowledge production in late stage capitalism.

      • shiveyarbles@beehaw.orgEnglish
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        7 months ago

        Tbh he told me that archeology was way more boring and uninteresting than he thought it would be.