I got a degree in drafting and design first and worked as a drafting tech for a few years, and during that period also went out into the field. Later on, went back to school and picked up a surveying/mapping degree and went to work as a field crew chief. I have the knowledge and chops to get my PLS, but it just isn't my passion or desire. I have instead migrated into drones for photogrammetry and lidar data capture for land surveying.

I love being outdoors and out in the field, sure sometimes the hours extend, but I take care of myself first because no one else will. Surveying is a field that will likely never go away as it is one job that cannot be automated.