It's easy to be hard on ourselves, but the important thing is to turn a mistake into a learning experience. — Mark Mason Copy Share Image
People sometimes are under the impression that finding their property corners should cost as much as changing their oil or blowing out their sprinklers.… — Mark Mason Copy Share
In general, salary for land surveyors is often similar to that of a professional engineer or lawyer - surveyors are often "comfortable" but not… — Mark Mason Copy Share
I was attracted to the direct connection with history that land surveyors experience in the form of plans, field notes, and from surveying monuments… — Mark Mason Copy Share
Conversation can be a learning experience for everyone. I never hesitate to reach out when I'm in over my head, and I'll never hesitate… — Mark Mason Copy Share
I liked the idea of working outside, using my body and my mind together. I haven't been disappointed! Land surveying can be very physical… — Mark Mason Copy Share
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… — Mark Mason Copy Share
It's important to know that, unlike lawyers, land surveyors put the public interest first. That means we're not biased by our client - this… — Mark Mason Copy Share
Legal land surveyors are few and far between and can find themselves in demand. — Mark Mason Copy Share
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… — Mark Mason Copy Share
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… — Mark Mason Copy Share
This is the worst thing about waiting for someone. You have to look good all the time because they could turn up at any… — Mark Mason Copy Share
Land surveyors start as employees, and move up to partnership in a firm or to ownership of their own enterprise if they wish. Some… — Mark Mason Copy Share
Some land surveyors delve into land development advocacy, working with local government on behalf of clients in order to facilitate progress on a project.… — Mark Mason Copy Share
Building smart processes to streamline the workflow can make the work easier and the results more reliable, which keeps my head above water and… — Mark Mason Copy Share
