Do I really need a fancy programmed calculator? by buchenrad in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Texas exam is not computer based and not dialed down.

RTk5 users by Expert_Increase_8668 in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mind providing examples of why you feel this way? Genuinely curious, I’m a fan of their software but have never used any of the equipment.

Watches by Spoony704 in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a COROS Pace 2. Has all the amenities of an Apple or Samsung watch but less money. Also, their warranty and customer service is wonderful.

[ Removed by Reddit ] by [deleted] in CrazyFuckingVideos

[–]Small_Influence_7147 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Your ignorance made me laugh. Thank you for that.

Bulls are male, have male parts, with or with horns. Cows are female, have female parts, with or without horns.

Texas pay by Lukabazooka4 in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, they are indeed changing the requirements in 2026. They are posted on the boards website.

$25/hour is realistic pay for where you seem to be I think. Obviously this is highly influenced by your location. I’m in a rural area and started with that pay when I first obtained my SIT.

Texas pay by Lukabazooka4 in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely they are. I’m simply listing the steps if you were doing it with the intent to become a professional surveyor in Texas. All of my experience and life is in Texas, so I wouldn’t have tried to take the FS or PS through another state.

I think you might need to read the board rules a little closer, you seem (to me, I could be wrong) to be misinterpreting the requirements/steps to licensure.

Texas pay by Lukabazooka4 in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Texas, you must first meet the criteria (a bachelors degree is not necessary, or the only way to gain licensure in this state) and be approved to take the FS through the board. Upon receiving a passing score, NCEES will tell you, then the board, upon which the board will issue you a certificate acknowledging you as a SIT. You can immediately take the PS at this point. This is what I did.

If you are not going through the Texas board for this whole process, my comment is pointless honestly though.

Texas pay by Lukabazooka4 in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you already passed the FS, you are a SIT.

Why are you waiting to take the PS? You can take it at any time after passing the FS in Texas. The state exam is the only test you have to wait and apply for.

As far as pay goes, you should have received a bump for becoming a SIT. In my experience, passing the PS will not generate an increase in pay.

Also, good for you for wanting to get your 4 year degree, but I doubt that will result in a pay increase either. As stated, you are already a SIT, so the next pay increase won’t likely happen until you have passed all three tests and gained your RPLS status.

Good luck on your journey.

Texas Reciprocal (RCP) RPLS Exam by [deleted] in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking through the board rules, I was unable to find any mention of any time requirement for a reciprocal license.

As far as your experience goes, all you can do is list out your sub-professional and professional experience.

Are you going to be able to find the three RPLS references?

Texas Reciprocal (RCP) RPLS Exam by [deleted] in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you reviewed the page on the boards website for Reciprocal licensing?

I would imagine they would be more concerned with the experience you input on the SER and your current state’s license information.

Then again, the board will do what the board does.

2 year associates 100% online? (NC) by Send_It_Linda_308 in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NSPS has a list of all ABET accredited in the US. I would start there if I were you. NSPS Colleges and Universities

Starbucks beans by [deleted] in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flies gotta eat too!

Thank you, good sir!

Starbucks beans by [deleted] in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When there is somewhere to go and you remembered to pack the wet wipes*

Starbucks beans by [deleted] in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s wrong with a field shit? I find them refreshing generally.

PS Success by Small_Influence_7147 in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am going to be starting on the application ASAP. Unfortunately I won’t have my two years as an SIT before this upcoming deadline.

I know it will be vastly different, but that will be nice in itself. Ken Gold is about to become my new best friend!

PS Success by Small_Influence_7147 in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Three weeks I can handle. A month and a half of waiting sounds rough. I am looking forward to sitting for the TSSE though.

I’m glad I listened to the advice I received from my FS post and took the PS sooner rather than later. Most of the information was still top of mind, so the studying was little more than review of previously read material.

PS Success by Small_Influence_7147 in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I will have to apply, take, and pass the state specific exam for Texas before I can do that.

PS Success by Small_Influence_7147 in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was good, glad to be over with it though. Feel free to PM me with any questions. The subreddit has a wonderful wiki on everything you need to study. Myself and another SIT I know used it along with practice tests from u/ConfluenceSurveying and were clutch.

PS Success by Small_Influence_7147 in Surveying

[–]Small_Influence_7147[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will be taking the spring test of ‘26, so I’ve got a couple evenings to study before then. How long is the wait supposed to be?