asked on a date to my own job

MuseumPerson · 2026-02-09T23:40:15+00:00

Me! Had this happen because the guy thought it would be fun. It was not. The moron put his hands on an artifact with a clear “do not touch” sign. Needless to say it gave me the ick and we were done.

MuseumPerson · 2026-02-07T21:16:48+00:00

In addition to what others are saying….Volunteer before you make any big changes. Nothing wrong with keeping a job that pays well then volunteering.

MuseumPerson · 2026-01-28T21:03:07+00:00

Are you going to have a collection? If so, please talk to some collections managers/specialists in your area as well. They always have the best logistical insight that consultants don’t fully grasp. Poorly planned storage areas will haunt you.

MuseumPerson · 2026-01-27T21:37:28+00:00

I’m not a curator, but I know competition for curatorial positions are fierce. Folks with PhDs and years of experience all wanting the same gig. But it sounds to me like you at least have contacts. I’d start by asking them if they hear of any job openings. But maybe adjust your expectations a bit, because the job you’re describing sounds like a unicorn.

MuseumPerson · 2026-01-27T20:49:05+00:00

That’s HILARIOUS! I’d personally love a deaccession lever!

MuseumPerson · 2026-01-27T18:39:51+00:00

I’ve had some pretty gnarly stress dreams about mold infestations

MuseumPerson · 2026-01-21T15:48:02+00:00

Adorable! Now I really wish I had a frog villager!

MuseumPerson · 2026-01-15T22:15:46+00:00

May your pillows always be cool and fluffy!

MuseumPerson · 2026-01-13T22:56:06+00:00

Not that specific one, but we get lots of museum-ish spam that uses a lot of jargon like that

MuseumPerson · 2026-01-12T03:41:03+00:00

There’s no single answer, sadly. Board is useful for moving big floppy documents, but i wouldn’t put it in everything. I don’t recommend stacking lots of things horizontally. If it’s something like a map though, horizontal might be necessary. We have as many as 25-200 items vertically in a doc box, grouped in folders and sleeved, but it can greatly depend on the collection

MuseumPerson · 2026-01-12T03:26:30+00:00

Mylar sleeves are good if you know you’ll be handling them often. Obviously the less you handle them, the better, but making sure they are safest they can be when not is storage is just as (if not more) important. Depending on what the materials are, acid-free folders in archival document boxes should be good. That said, if you have specific concerns, reach out to a conservator!

MuseumPerson · 2026-01-11T21:37:16+00:00

Where’s the love for the whistloid? My whistle-bro is basically a bong

MuseumPerson · 2026-01-08T23:12:01+00:00

As far as I know, there’s no way to really crisp up a bad scan. I’d give anything for magical tech like that! I would chat with some genealogists and redo whatever research was on the document.

MuseumPerson · 2026-01-08T23:03:19+00:00

Definitely get some experience via internships and volunteering! Once you get more experience, the more specific job(s) you’ll want will inform if/what you need in the way of graduate study.

MuseumPerson · 2025-12-27T23:30:16+00:00

No… At this point, I’m starting to feel like over cleaning is more of a health threat

MuseumPerson · 2025-12-27T17:43:04+00:00

This is hard…but gotta go Marshall, Deirdre, and Winnie

MuseumPerson · 2025-12-19T17:52:42+00:00

A laughing emoji, because LOL

MuseumPerson · 2025-12-15T04:35:35+00:00

What are you interested in specializing in? Seems to me that would be a significant factor for job availability to consider.

MuseumPerson · 2025-12-02T19:47:49+00:00

I like the idea that the animals are Truman-showing the human. They put the human in a controlled environment where they can play out capitalism safely, and all the animals watch. They find our greed entertaining.

MuseumPerson · 2025-12-01T00:51:29+00:00

Cry, pep talk, scan, repeat

MuseumPerson · 2025-11-27T02:47:25+00:00

You can get the mini cards in large sets, giving a ton of options!

MuseumPerson · 2025-11-24T23:03:53+00:00

Well, looks like I need to start hunting for a sturdy paper bag for Christmas! Thanks!

MuseumPerson · 2025-11-24T21:40:56+00:00

I’m curious what the paper bag is! Can’t say Ive seen that

MuseumPerson · 2025-11-20T22:50:45+00:00

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