"I got two phones, one for the plug and one for the load"

Yo - so our TelCo policy is changing at bit at work and they're no longer going to comp mobile bills, instead they're offering a corporate phone, or you continue to use your personal phone with company certs/security profiles.


I've consulted a few people but curious what the broader communities point of view on this is.


I like the idea of having two phones, mostly because I can get rid of all the spyware on my phone, and don't have to worry about my personal comms to ever be under scrutiny, my phone to be wiped remotely, or my phone line/phone be commandeered by the man. I also like the idea of being able to leave my work phone, physically shutting myself off from work notifications (slack, email, etc)


The only thing I hate to think about is having to bring two phones with me places, or to miss anything really important (lets be honest most of it isn't) - but just curious to see the communities reaction and poll.

Do you opt for 2 phones?

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HVACexpert
Politicker
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sales engineer
I have my personal phone and I have the Bat phone, only way to go
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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The bat phone...LOVE that ๐Ÿฆ‡
HVACexpert
Politicker
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sales engineer
I have the Michael Keaton Batman logo as my background on it too. It is my actual BAT phone.
Fenderbaum
Politicker
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Retired Choirboy๐Ÿช•
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TheColdestColdCall
Executive
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Enterprise Account Executive
Ngl I love the idea of having a separate phone - like I'm important or something.
RandyLahey
Politicker
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Account Executive
Always two phones! I canโ€™t fucking wait to get rid the security profile on my iPhone. Apple is better than most, I just donโ€™t like the idea that my org is even on my phone.
TheColdestColdCall
Executive
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Enterprise Account Executive
This is my feeling too - I think I never really gave it much credence until a more senior rep started giving me the low-down of what he's seen happen to people with their phones/lines for all sorts of innocuous reasons.
Rosie
Catalyst
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Sales Director
Can you elaborate what happened?
jefe
Arsonist
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I've never had to install anything special on my personal phone to use it for work, so I'll take that with reimbursement over a second phone any day.

In your scenario, I'd take the second phone though. You won't need to carry it all the time and I don't like bloat and all that shit on my own device.
TheColdestColdCall
Executive
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Enterprise Account Executive
Good pov - I haven't noticed too much how the security profiles impact my use, as in like I've had no issues for 4+ years but still wigs me out to think this entire time, I was vulnerable to the whims of my company. It's not like I didn't think it was possible, just thought "won't happen to me" kind of thing but this ensures it won't.
noname123
Politicker
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noname
Had two phones for a long time and did not mind it. Only downside is one more thing to lose.
GreenSide
Politicker
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Sales manager
Two phones always
FinanceEngineer
Politicker
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Sr Director, sales and partnerships
I have to keep my number for obvious reasons. Itโ€™s more of a finance thing I guess.
Gasty
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War Room Community Manager
2 phones!! Just put an Apple AirTag in the cover of the office phone.

In the excitement of leaving the work phone at home; you might leave it anywhere. Thatโ€™s what I do, at least!
TheColdestColdCall
Executive
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Enterprise Account Executive
Brilliant. Iโ€™m definitely going to do this.
Pachacuti
Politicker
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They call me Daddy, Sales Daddy
You can have the 2 phones and separate networks and run all your home internet off one and just your work stuff on the other. Get rid of your WiFi.
FeelItInMyPlums
Politicker
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Sales Account Executive
I didnt have the 2nd phone option. My Israeli based startup required I put the Knox shit on my phone. Even after I left the company, you can't completely remove Knox....so my phone was all fucked up til it was time for an upgrade.
I'd never again let an employer require me to put anything outside of like google authenticator on my phone.
BigShrimpin
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Account executive
two phones is way easier to manage than you might think just make sure the cases are different so you can grab the right one from your pocket every time
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