Here now. Nothing against the Fediverse, I just want to simplify https://bsky.app/profile/micahwilli.bsky.social

Here's a 'hot take' as I review resumes. Unless you are getting a research job or University professorship (neither of which I am offering), Your PhD is actually a deterrent to getting an interview. I offer a normal professional position in an office. There will be no research papers written or published.
Thoughts? Prove me wrong.

Hello #GISChat. I'm giving a presentation to the Illinois Surveyor community in February. My intention is to show how many disciplines that GIS covers outside Parcels & Lot Lines. It would be great if you could take this short questionnaire and pass it along to your own GIS network. https://arcg.is/1fDb0K

OK, Honest Question to the #Fediverse, but not wanting to make anyone mad: What are the Pros/Cons of opening a #Bluesky account?

Sometimes I forget that I have a beard and swipe my face quickly because I think that a bug landed on me.

I don't know what is more disturbing. The fact that this product exists, or that people work for organizations that necessitate the creation of products like this. Undetectable Mouse Mover #WFHFail https://www.amazon.com/VAYDEER-Simulator-Driver-Free-Simulation-Awakening/dp/B08DTXPS51?th=1 Just go water your flowers!

Hey, is anyone watching Felt Maps? Just a year ago it was a cute little weekender mapping platform for your friend to make a point map to his house. Now, the effort they've put into become a legitimate GIS is pretty impressive. #gischat https://mas.to/@felt/113488507990632139

As a Non-Programmer, I have really Enjoyed the flexibility of #ArcGIS Experience Builder.That being said, on the opposite side, I have been frustrated by the rigidity of #esri Instant Apps. SO the inclusion of WAB-style Templates is a welcome enhancement. many customers are frustrated by change, this will help. https://doc.arcgis.com/en/experience-builder/latest/get-started/whats-new.htm

Model builder is coming to #ArcGIS Online, built on the back of their Data Pipelines. Uses 50 AGO credits (#Esribucks) per hour https://earlyadopter.esri.com/key/ModelBuilder

Hank Green discusses the Red/blue "Arrow" map we've all seen and issues he has with it and other confusing visual representations of complex data on #VlogBrothers #gischat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC9u7NZbGlQ

See the new Boston Dynamics Atlas robot slowly doing a task that seems to be inefficient. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_7IPm7f1vI

For your critique/enjoyment: I submitted this map to the #ILGISA annual conference map competition in the professional category. People liked it. #gischat

I jumped into Backpacking over the weekend. Being a lifelong tent camper, I realized that I already had most of the gear. Borrowed a 60L pack (WAY too big!) from a friend & picked up a ultralight stove from amazon and headed out to Sand Ridge State Forest here in Central IL on the yellow & orange trails. 8.5 miles on Saturday, 12.2 on Sunday. Hiked the entire loop around the perimeter. Sandy-Sandy Trails. https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.sandridge.html Starting to plan the next one! #backpacking #n00b

@jcarlson GIS Software takes a decimal out 13 places. So, accuracy ain't the issue. It just feels like lashing out at no one in particular and picking a fight in hopes to promote their field on the back of another. Not a good mind space to be in all the time. Perpetual anger is unhealthy.... I've now come full circle to be sad for them.

@jcarlson I totally agree. People ignore disclaimers and warnings. That's on them. The website in question quite literally point to GIS as the problem. Not the misuse of those sites. My issue with this is the escalation of a cute joke into something argumentative against an entire industry and profession. And that argument is from a state-wide organization that, I thought, was at least accepting of our industry. #et_tu_brute

I'm not promoting this website. Quite the opposite actually. I think it does not help and is quite argumentative. The worst transgression IMHO it that the site is supported and was created BY the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association #gischat #GIS https://getitsurveyed.org/ Unprofessional in my opinion.

I hate-HATE timesheets. I know all the reasons & pithy comments: It's "how we get paid" as consultants, It's better to do it throughout the week, It's like budgeting your time.
Well, guess what, I hate budgets too! There is a memory of a song somewhere there. #genX

@jcarlson Ask him which is which. Take the sandwich away if he's wrong. #lifelessons

My Co-worker writes about his fascination with his new city. #ChattanoogaTN Our Loss is Their Gain. https://www.mstutz.com/thelayerfileposts/a-map-a-move-and-a-mission

I've registered for #FOSS4GNA and am attending on Wednesday. It's too close not to go.