59 Quotes by 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.

A lot of people don’t think much about what land surveyors do. In a nutshell, we are the interpreters and providers of landmarks and records that directly impact real property.

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.

I think that people can get caught up in the “gee-whiz” technology of surveying, which is constantly changing, and forget about the legal aspects and the professional responsibility that surveyors bear – something that hasn’t changed much at all in hundreds of years.

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.

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 to return the favor.

This is the worst thing about waiting for someone. You have to look good all the time because they could turn up at any minute and see you before you’ve seen them.

I’ve met very few professional land surveyors who regret their career path, and even fewer, who are out of work, even during economic slowdowns.

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 means that the property line will be drawn in the most equitable position, regardless of which neighbor is paying the bill.