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I've posted before about history-related jobs, but never about architectural history. I'm a week away from finishing my MA program in History and am looking for a job. Naturally, I'm not finding much. However, for the past year or two I've found an endless stream of architectural historian jobs.
I'd like to get some thoughts on the feasibility of this career path. It looks like I'd have to get another Masters, which I'm not too keen on, so I'm wondering if it would be worth it? I see lots of jobs...but are they impossible to get? Anyone familiar with this particular career? I honestly can't afford another MA (I can't afford the one I have) but if it could get me a job somehow related to working in historic preservation.
Or do you think there are other, better options in the historic preservation field that might take less schooling to break into? My MA is in traditional history, not necessarily cultural preservation, so I'm assuming I would need more specialized schooling or training.
I have a buddy who has his degree (master's?) in architectural preservation. He drives a forklift for a living (and has for a number of years). He said full time jobs are almost impossible to find, although plenty of small museums and local historical societies are more than willing to let you volunteer for them.
Several of my friends have friends or relatives that work in the architectural history field. It seems to have quite a bit of potential, although the pay isn't huge--but it is a comfortable living. I'd make appointments to speak with a few architects who specialize in historical preservation and see what they think. Good luck to you!
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