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ยป Work phones... what's the deal? (srs)
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post 1643356293 07-21-2021, 10:45 PM
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Work phones... what's the deal? (srs)

If I get a work phone, does that mean I have to carry that chit around with me everywhere? Never heard anything about being oncall in interviews/job description.
In fact, I think I asked and they said no. It's software engineering.

Don't want to install their bloatware on my phone but also don't want to lug 2 phones around on a night out or when I go to the gym or something.

Maybe I should start pursemaxxing? What are yall's thoughts?
post 1643357123 07-21-2021, 11:07 PM
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If you're not getting paid to be on call I wouldn't be touching it outside of work hours.
post 1643357363 07-21-2021, 11:11 PM
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Just turn it off when you leave. Leave it at work even.
post 1643357653 07-21-2021, 11:18 PM
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At my work if we turn down a work phone they pay us $20 a month. I mean it is 2021 everyone has unlimited calling text and data, why would you take up the burden of a 2nd phone?
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post 1643357673 07-21-2021, 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted By AlexxVann
If you're not getting paid to be on call I wouldn't be touching it outside of work hours.
Originally Posted By AlwaysFocus
Just turn it off when you leave. Leave it at work even.
Damn, is that really all there is to it? Was talking to my dad about it, and he was more on the side of, I should be ready to answer some emails, but then again, he manages a decent amount for his work.

The thought did also strike me, if they're asking me to do oncall-esque chit, I'm probably bailing asap, so I guess it doesnt matter too much.

Appreciate the responses brahs.
post 1643357753 07-21-2021, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted By Ramoneb87
At my work if we turn down a work phone they pay us $20 a month. I mean it is 2021 everyone has unlimited calling text and data, why would you take up the burden of a 2nd phone?
Don't think they give any compensation sadly. My concern is I have to have VPN and a bunch of chit running if I want to use my personal phone. Don't want to be draining the battery that often, storing that much crap, or putting that much wear and tear on a personal item.
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