@fairbanksls?ÿ We do property boundary surveys maybe 3-5 times a month. for preliminary on construction projects. Sometimes for records of survey. So...

So itƒ??s been quite slow lately. There is talk of a big construction townhome project starting thatƒ??s a good 2.5 hour drive from the office. my c...

@wa-id-surveyor?ÿ this seems to be the norm, at least part time, for some peers.?ÿI have worked solo here and there when my chief is out of town. And...

Great advice guys. Thank you much.?ÿ

@michigan-left?ÿ thanks for the info. It is every bit of overwhelming at the moment, but I appreciate it. ?ÿ im not at all hung up on working union...

@frozennorth dang, that is disappointing with the licensing requirements in Michigan. I only have an associates in science. The thought of going bac...

@norman-oklahoma?ÿ ?ÿ interesting, I have no prior experience in construction or surveying. So I have no idea how any of this works. After I got ma...

Itƒ??s not that Iƒ??m tired of pounding hubs or really any part of the work. ?ÿ Its that I honestly donƒ??t know what a chiefs job responsibilities ...

Good ideas guys, thanks for the responses. I made it a policy to keep my mouth shut during apprenticeship. But there are lines there and I need to go...

@skeeter1996 Im not afraid to work and I donƒ??t mind doing it. Even 100+ degree days. Itƒ??s gotta get done and they pay me for that. ?ÿ itƒ??s th...

@dougie?ÿ im in a union apprenticeship that was supposed to be 3 years, but is now 4 due to Covid delays. Weekend school and 6,000 hours type deal. S...

I appreciate the responses.?ÿ gosh I have realized Iƒ??m such a miserable person the past few years. ?ÿ My issue is I donƒ??t complain or say anyth...

Thanks, I really didnƒ??t want to have to leave this great little company. But it might be the best option. We have a 65 year young chief who wonƒ??t...

@norman-oklahoma?ÿ ?ÿ Thanks for the advice. These tips/methods are appreciated.?ÿ Im just trying to develop good practices going forward. ?ÿ

@lurker?ÿ ahh, interesting.?ÿThat makes sense. I hadnƒ??t realized the mini prism bubble is a more coarse bubble then say the rod bubbles.?ÿ The zen...

@bill93?ÿ I had read somewhere that the level bubbles on a tribrach need to be calibrated too sometimes? The equipment my chief keeps is so unkept an...

@lurker?ÿ okay, is this a good idea to calibrate a level bubble? ?ÿ Set up total station and electronically level it. Pop out TS, leave tribrach on...

@wendell?ÿ No kidding, thatƒ??s cool. ?ÿ My instructor was the first class in the early 80ƒ??s with this curriculum. And he says itƒ??s the same ex...

Thanks for the replies. My skin is fair but not thin. So I think Iƒ??ll be okay. ?ÿ I do have a several questions. But Iƒ??m going to hold off for n...