Hi Guys

I am a UK citizen (from Cornwall to be precise) looking to work and live in the states for an extended period of time or, initially, 3 to 6 months. I have a degree in Archaeology and Masters in Landscape Archaeology. I have specialist training in Geographical Information Systems, Geophysical Prospection and Total Station / surveying work. I have also had digging experience abroad in Greece, as well as the usual office work.

My understanding is I would be best coming in on H-1B or H3 visa if working. I have also been told a PhD would be a good idea but I would not know where to begin regarding funding, which I would need. If I went down the education route I would find the idea of studying something fresh like Mayan culture or something Meso- American related extremely appealing. Anyway I digress.

If there is anyone working in Cultural Resource Management or any profession looking to sponsor a British graduate from Bristol University I’m your man.

I really am keen to get out of the UK and broaden my horizons. I really like the states too.

Any advice gratefully received.

S.

Okay, so I'll go first this time.

What part of the States have you been to before, Florida?!?!?

Just messin', sorry can't help you, but welcome to BE!

Next!

No,actually smart ass I dated a Californian for 18 months and went around most of the southern end of that state. Also dated a girl from Manhattan Island also. Is that ok?

Also didn't think much of florida

This is a decision I have thought about for around four years.

Doesn't your old University have info on US Research possibilities ?

Surely there is a publication or two, specific to your field, where such opportunites are publicised.

Now THERE'S a way to get good advice!

If you are so bright and have spent 4 years "thinking about it" why haven't you figured all of this out for yourself?

And why would you think anyone on this site would have a position for an archeologist?

I'm a college professor, and I wouldn't offer you an assistantship (which is the way you get funding, by the way - not exactly a big secret) because you have a p*ss poor way of asking for assistance. Plus you have no imagination (just about the least original and least informative thread title you could have thought of).

You are in a good mood this morning.

wow - I think these people just got up out of the wrong side of the bed this morning.... the only word I can find that described the replies so for is a-holes. These guys always seem far too quick to shoot someone down when they could give actual advice.

I should mention btw that finding a job vacancy within your field will be pretty difficult so going the PhD route and doing more research on Uni's regarding your field is probably the best idea.

She did say just messing and welcomed you, not so nice of you to return with that attitude.

Hey guys

I am sorry if i got a bit annoyed earlier.

As stated previously any advice would be gratefully received.

S.

Thats better your a Brit after all sorry cant help you, but good luck.

You need to go somewhere that none of the locals have ever seen or heard and English voice except on telly. ...................... I did ............. UGH !
Can't help with the job advice ......... sorry.

I'm gonna have a Boddingtons

Thanx Vic! I knew I could count on you to watch my back!

No problemo! I can take it, as well as dish it out!

Sorry I can't help you.


PS - I am a smartarse!

You could dig up Orlando if you wanted. Probably find a few old relics laying in the dirt.

All is forgiven then, I hope. And there is nothing wrong with being a smartass ;-)

Didn't mean to get off to a bad start.

S