Land Surveyor Forum

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  Steve Davis December 26, 2015 at 5:35pm

  Thanks William Yancy for the words of encouragement and wisdom. I'm so glad to be a part of t his group
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    William Yancy > Steve Davis December 26, 2015 at 6:04pm

    You are welcome! Not all chiefs likes to teach, some you don't want to learn from. One thing you can get from the bad ones is what not to do. When you work for a chief that is always chasing his tail,watch him and take notes on his mistakes. Then, try to and not repeat them. I have learned a lot from both kinds.
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      James Burleigh Latimer Ii > William Yancy March 27, 2016 at 3:15pm

      Steve,don't ever give up ,all party chiefs have different personallys some good some bad find one that likes to teach you ask every dumb guest you can think of,ask if you can look at the job folder in the morning read all and watch how your party proceeds with the task
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  William Yancy December 26, 2015 at 5:25pm

  Hey Steve...Welcome to the wonderful world of surveying. Don't fret, we all started out like this. Not much in life can prepare you for a career in this field. I can remember trying to please my first party chiefs.The best thing I can recommend is to pay attention and take notes on any and everything your chiefs and others show you. Get yourself a field book for this. I still have the one I used when I first started 16 years ago. I still have to reference it from time to time. It contains formulas, sketches, random thoughts, etc.I even have had other surveyors draw in it to explain the information they were trying to teach me. I was once told, "A  surveyor is only as good as his bag of tricks" You will be bombarded with new information! It will be impossible to remember it all. You will have moments of great frustration and moments of total bliss when a new concept clicks or payday whichever comes first!!! Remember smile you are a part of the 2nd oldest profession in history. Learn and enjoy...Good luck! 
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  Steve Davis December 23, 2015 at 1:30pm

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  Steve Davis December 23, 2015 at 1:29pm

  Thanks Charles! I really love this stuff! I just wish u had gotten into this field of work years earlier. One thing I will do that I see alot of my crew chiefs not doing is, be willing to teach and give helpful pointers and not act like someone is after my job. It's a team or in this case a party lol that gets the job done not just one.
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  Charles Isaac Kibasa December 23, 2015 at 12:19pm

  Welcome Steve, I can see that you will become experienced, an inspiration to others and resourceful for Survey if you remain prepared, patient, persevering and persistent as you show.
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  Steve Davis December 23, 2015 at 7:10am

  I'm sooo glad I found this group thank you guys for all your support!
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  Oluwafemi Muyideen Olaiya December 23, 2015 at 7:05am

  The best way to improve and comprehend the understanding of your field experience is by sharing knowledge and experience of various projects encounter.
  Always remember that surveying profession is broad, highly technical and rigorous.
  Don't forget to keep sharing the technicality and rigorous aspects of your project- with that you keep improving your understanding of all aspects of the disciplines that are cover by Surveyors and as the same time your problem solving skills
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  J. Anthony Cavell December 22, 2015 at 9:48pm

  Welcome to the fold.

  All experienced surveyors have learned the necessary value of of persistence and patience, which combined, equal passion.

  Good luck!

  JAC