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 work, but there is a strong intellectual and technological component as well. — Mark Mason Copy Share Image
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… — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Legal land surveyors are few and far between and can find themselves in demand. — Mark Mason Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
