No... well, sorta. I would definitely expand my web development business, hire employees, buy a building, etc. But I'd also want to create some sort of RPLS Today scholarship program and pre-load it with a bunch of money.
We need more people, at least in WV, that will go through the loops to become a licensed surveyor. We are running out of them here. I talked to and am friends with the person the pushed college as a requirement. He told me, not too long ago, he regretted that decision. He has a person in his employ that is a great surveyor but can never be licensed because he didn't go to college. I also let him know, which he seems to like me and has followed my work, that I did not go to college and I only have GED. I'm not ashamed the least bit about any of it. I am a good surveyor, based on what others have told me. There are some college grads, that should not have a license. But the good surveyor, without a degree, can't get a license when some hack with a little more money can. Don't think I believe all college grads are equal or that I believe it is a waste of time. It's just not the only route that should be considered. I have a guy right now, about to graduate next year. I've already told him, that he really loves surveying and does a great job. He is the one, if he sticks with me, that I plan on leaving my business to when I get too old to survey (Which will probably be on my last breath).
