“It's easy to be hard on ourselves, but the important thing is to turn a mistake into a learning experience.” Quote by Mark Mason
“The most difficult days have been the ones I've had to spend correcting a mistake. We're all human, and we make errors in spite of the pains we take not to. It's important to take ownership of the situation and to work to make it right.” HumansHas BeensImportantPainDifficultMistakeSituationErrorsSpiteOwnershipCorrectingDifficult Days Author:Mark Mason
“Sometimes I imagine a surveyor 100 years from now reading my plan, retracing my boundaries, and finding the monuments that I set. It's an honor to make a mark in history like that.” YearsSometimesReadingImaginePlansHonorFindingsMarkBoundariesMonumentSurveyors Author:Mark Mason
“Completing a large or difficult survey can be a very satisfying thing, especially if there have been hurdles or setbacks along the way. In our work, we get to "tick" off jobs quite often, so the sense of completion can also be rewarding.” IfsWayHas BeensJobsDifficultSatisfyingSetbackSurveysCompletionTickHurdleCompleting Author:Mark Mason
“Professional land surveyors take on a lot of responsibility, and should be compensated appropriately.” ShouldResponsibilityLandSurveyorsLand Surveyor Author:Mark Mason
“In general, salary for land surveyors is often similar to that of a professional engineer or lawyer - surveyors are often "comfortable" but not "wealthy."” LandComfortableLawyerWealthyEngineersSalarySurveyorsLand Surveyor Author:Mark Mason
“Legal land surveyors are few and far between and can find themselves in demand.” LandDemandSurveyorsLand Surveyor Author:Mark Mason
“Land surveyors start as employees, and move up to partnership in a firm or to ownership of their own enterprise if they wish. Some wind up working for government, private corporations, or public enterprise.” IfsGovernmentMovingWishLandWindFirmCorporationsEnterpriseEmployeePartnershipOwnershipSurveyorsLand Surveyor Author:Mark Mason
“People sometimes are under the impression that finding their property corners should cost as much as changing their oil or blowing out their sprinklers. What they don't realize is that land surveyors are required to stand behind their work for the rest of their lives.” PeopleShouldSometimesRealizingBehindsLandCostFindingsPropertyCornersOilImpressionSurveyorsLand Surveyor Author:Mark Mason
“I'm required to do every job well enough that I'd use it as evidence in court - that doesn't come cheaply! Property is a critical asset for individuals. Maintaining the cadastre (legal survey fabric) is an important job and a valuable service.” WellsImportantEnoughUseJobsIndividualEvidenceCourtPropertyValuableCriticalAssetsFabricMaintainingSurveysImportant Jobs Author:Mark Mason
“If you're looking for an adventure, an intellectual challenge, and a close-knit community of professionals, consider land surveying! It's not for everyone, and I'd recommend working as a surveyor's assistant or office staff before committing to the necessary schooling.” IfsCommunityChallengesLandAdventureOfficeIntellectualStaffSchoolingAssistantsSurveyors Author:Mark Mason