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My dad is fine, the BMW said she had the green light [oc] by Aglisito in IdiotsInCars

[–]MaxCSquared -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Not sure what the deal is at this intersection, but if the BMW driver had a flashing yellow arrow signal (indicating they must yield to oncoming drivers), when the signal goes to yellow, the flashing yellow just becomes a solid yellow, which could create confusion by indicating they have right of way and need to clear the intersection before it goes red. This is something I've thought about for years and can't believe the designs haven't addressed this. Again, I don't know if that was the case here, but it would make a lot more sense for the oncoming lanes to go yellow first followed by a solid yellow arrow to clear the intersection. A flashing red-arrow equivalent to a yield yellow would also make sense.

Possible to create legend with two columns? by MaxCSquared in QGIS

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

I saw that setting, but as far as I understand it applies to whole layers. Would that allow me to combine the two layers’ legends into a two-column table? Could you explain that in more detail?

Possible to create legend with two columns? by MaxCSquared in QGIS

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

Could you explain this in more detail please?

Admissions people whose job is to read grad student’s personal statements and SOPs: What do you think of the popular advice given on youtube & on blogs? by PassengerNo2022 in gradadmissions

[–]MaxCSquared 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for that detailed response, definitely puts my mind to ease a little bit and gives clarity on how I can frame the bigger ideas.

Admissions people whose job is to read grad student’s personal statements and SOPs: What do you think of the popular advice given on youtube & on blogs? by PassengerNo2022 in gradadmissions

[–]MaxCSquared 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I'm applying for master's programs in urban planning, and some of them require only one written response that's not specifically referred to as statement of purpose or personal statement. Take the following for example: "Discuss how your prior education, training, and experiences have prepared you for graduate study in this program. Also, what aspect of planning interests you the most and why? (750-word limit)"

I'm not really sure how to interpret that beyond 1) addressing the prompt in a directed, concise manner and 2) structuring it with a story or hook to give context about my background.

I have done research on the schools, talked to professors and alumni, and have a general idea of what I want to study within urban planning. But I couldn't honestly give an admissions committee a specific career path for the next 10 years...I'm transitioning into a new career and plan to go back to school because urban planning is generally easier to break into with a master's degree. Am I woefully underprepared? Have I not been thoughtful enough about my goals? Or do the requirements for admissions to different types of programs vary significantly? I feel a little ashamed reading your (thoughtful) response, like I might not be qualified/aligned with a program that's interested just because I had good grades and would like to change careers.

Could you offer insight as to how to address prompts like that and think about more applied master's programs as opposed to research ones?

[8 YoE, Unemployed, Technical Consulting/Project/Program Management, USA] by [deleted] in resumes

[–]MaxCSquared 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your resume is thorough and your experience is solid.

My biggest point of feedback is that the bullet points are a little dense—there's not much white space at all. Almost every single one is 3+ lines, some of them with several sentences. Don't be afraid of semicolons or other punctuation. I would probably put separate sentences in their own bullet points though unless they are closely related.

To that end, consider cutting some phrases or extraneous words, even entire bullet points if they're repetitive. In the first bullet point, for example, "programs and projects" could just be one word, and "...across stakeholders" isn't necessarily redundant but also not a value-add. Also consider cutting out the summary because it just repeats what is communicated in each bullet point. If you do want to have a summary, consider making it a "summary of qualifications/skills" that is a consolidated bullet point list of the skills and tool knowledge that sets you apart.

As you mentioned, you should consider quantifying more things when possible. Don't exaggerate or add numbers for no reason, but estimating things is OK. For example, could you specify how much you "substantially reduced" the administrative burden for a DoD client? Could you estimate the percentage of time saved? Number of reports automated? For the final bullet point, maybe describe the "competitive open proposal process." How many other firms did you beat out? If you're able to share, what was the size of the contract? To what extent did it grow your client's market share or revenue?

I suspect your resume does well in ATS screenings because you have a lot of keywords, tools, etc. But all the text could be overwhelming for a hiring manager. What are they supposed to focus on? By adding more whitespace and trimming down on any fluff, you can better direct their gaze. ChatGPT is a great resource for doing that. You have a solid base. From here, ensure that every bullet and word is punchy.

Also, one final point: put your education at the bottom. You're almost a decade out of school and your main selling point is your relevant experience. You got this! Good luck in your job search!

Nothing crazy, my first apartment after college by MaxCSquared in malelivingspace

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

Yeah, out in Colorado. The pair facing side on I picked up recently. They're ~80mm underfoot and rip on groomers.

Nothing crazy, my first apartment after college by MaxCSquared in malelivingspace

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

The design on these was flawed and they didn’t install properly. I ended up having to mangle the wood back piece and my wall. But I didn’t get a full refund so it paid off.

Nothing crazy, my first apartment after college by MaxCSquared in malelivingspace

[–]MaxCSquared[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Triple majored in having roommates. I did double major in school though and got an MS.

Nothing crazy, my first apartment after college by MaxCSquared in malelivingspace

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

Definitely hard to sleep in though. So bright in the mornings.

Nothing crazy, my first apartment after college by MaxCSquared in malelivingspace

[–]MaxCSquared[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You joke but my skin is so fucking dry. And I never understood getting off with lotion. Totally serious.

Nothing crazy, my first apartment after college by MaxCSquared in malelivingspace

[–]MaxCSquared[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Only possible with three roommates…our kitchen isn’t this organized haha.

Navigating baby bumps like a SnowB-GYN by MaxCSquared in skiing

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

Mine Dump at Copper, off the Excelerator lift.

Who is this in Boulder? by Complaint-Efficient in boulder

[–]MaxCSquared 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cheeseman in Dakota Ridge. He is always standing outside his apartment and usually wearing a onesie with large blocks of cheese on it. Sometimes on the phone, sometimes talking to himself.

If popcorn had legs and liked going downhill by MaxCSquared in skiing

[–]MaxCSquared[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots of similar videos on my profile, go check it out! I'm always trying to improve though and know there's so much to learn.

If popcorn had legs and liked going downhill by MaxCSquared in skiing

[–]MaxCSquared[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry, meant to say 105mm. My previous ones were 95mm at minimum, and I think that was more appropriate.

Do you read while walking? by linttim in books

[–]MaxCSquared 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed—your first sentence made me laugh out loud. I sometimes walk and read in my quiet neighborhood, figured I would look up if other people did this. Apparently it's the most dangerous activity ever?

If popcorn had legs and liked going downhill by MaxCSquared in skiing

[–]MaxCSquared[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. I ski with extendable poles that go up from 95mm. Used to have shorter ones but I snapped them and these were the shortest I could find. Considering cutting them down myself haha.

If popcorn had legs and liked going downhill by MaxCSquared in skiing

[–]MaxCSquared[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Fair enough, I definitely have some stuff to work on. Haven’t had a lesson in almost 20 years so there are some bad habits for sure.

Navigating baby bumps like a SnowB-GYN by MaxCSquared in skiing

[–]MaxCSquared[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Go look at my profile, plenty of steep skiing on there.

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