I started CSS back in 2007. Since then I've done all sorts of work involving quite a variety of different projects ranging from mine sites construction to some nifty laser scanning stuff, to reconstruction of a 35mm gear cog (That last one I just did that for the challenge).
Over the last four years I've been working on a B.Sc, majoring in geology and geophysics.
This year, I'm selling off my gear, and doing my honours year. I'll be looking at developing a model for the reconstruction of palaeoclimates from lake sediment cores (Maybe. My project is pretty vague and subject to change. :D).
Not sure what I'll do when I finish that. Perhaps a PhD.
Feels weird selling stuff. I have a lot invested in my company, emotionally and financially. At the same time since I've made the decision it's very hard sitting down to draft up plans. Feelings of fear and excitement at the same time, regarding the future, and at the same time, a feeling of happiness as the stress of running a small survey company is lifting.
Anyhoo. Have fun people. Thanks all for some excellent advice. Hopefully I gave some useful advice too at some stage. 😀
Sorry to see you go, we're losing a good one. You've been very helpful over the years.
Cheers
And good luck
Agreed. :good:
We all must be the final decider on our personal decisions. Anyone worth their salt in land surveying has had to make many tough personal decisions. It appears you have become skilled at doing that and have now decided where your heart must take you. Don't look back. Have a great life. Oh, and keep playing with the rest of us here in the sandbox as often as possible.
I'm right behind you CSS. I've been doing this for almost 40 yrs, went with extreme economic swings, major and I mean major technological advances, and almost more major client attitude changes. I've been unable to keep pace with it for the most part, my bad.
After 20 some years of self employment, I'm cutting bait. I'll be having a close out sale of lots and lots of gear coming up shortly. Home Depot is looking real good right now.
However, I will extend the most heartfelt gratitude to Wendell, Angel, and crew for putting together the most incredible web site for us surveyor types. Every day, everything, and more importantly what we as a profession gain just by contributing here is amazing. Even lurkers gain. Good for them too.
🙂 🙂
Thanks all. I'll probably stick my head in every so often. I'd rather not get too rusty with my surveying knowledge. 😀
CSS, I am 67 years old and one of the MAJOR lessons I have learned during those years is that change is a good thing.
Now follow your heart and do what is calling you. Pursue your dreams and they will lead you down the road to success.
One day we all may benefit from the knowledge and advice of Dr. CSS. 😉
