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Dear Judith, Your situation is somewhat similar to mine a few years ago: two degrees, one a BA in Celtic Studies, the other a PhD which was an edition of an Irish romantic tale from manuscript (this involved looking in at some 60 MSS in the end!). Having finished the PhD, I was nearly 40 and completely unemployable. As I was considering my increasingly limited options, someone suggested I go into archives. It was wonderful advice. I did the archives course in Aberystwyth (2003/4) and I am now employable and very happily employed. The moral of the story is that it is never too late- at 30 you have masses of time! In hindsight I think it would have been worth getting into more debt to fund the course (although I was lucky enough to receive AHRC funding); the Aber course can be done part time or by distance learning; there is plenty to learn which has nothing to do with the Latin/pal & dip side (aka the fun bit). My advice is to go for it. You will not regret it. Good luck. Ania Skarzynska Assistant Archivist Ceredigion Archives