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I don't see a strong reason for a software developer to need a phone: - Async communication (slack/email) can be checked at your computer. - Voice calls are u
by l_t 8y ago
I don't see a strong reason for a software developer to need a phone:
- Async communication (slack/email) can be checked at your computer.
- Voice calls are usually done with your computer anyway.
- If you are on call, an old-fashioned pager can be used.
Frankly, although I do have a smartphone, I wouldn't want a job where I was required to use it, or one where I was expected to be available at all times unless on call.
- MaulingMonkey 8y agoDitto. ~9 months into my current software developer gig and the only time I used it for work was when the company internet was down, and the data service was bad enough that I barely even used it for that. The idea that they anyone "must not [...] for that matter have a job" if they don't miss their phone is bogus.
- kimdotcom 8y agoIf email works fine, why have Slack? Does Slack have better uptime than email? Does the office have redundant ISPs?