Ending 3G Service Sparks Fears of an 'Alarmaggedon'

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34. One of the problems is that many workplaces developed an expectation of online presence

My job knows I have my smartphone on me. It's just expected I can access various things at a moment's notice. With my partner, who often has to do go to different locations for his work, his phone is his life. Even when he's home, he's communicating through his phone for a large majority of his multi-person meetings.

I far, far, far prefer to use my PC for just about everything. I do not like trying to type long e-mails or messages into my phone.

But, that's just how it is now. Notifications, messages, requests. It all goes through the phone. Same with school. Professor communications, grades, announcements, etc. Phone notifications.

I work and go to school from home, but my phone is always in a wireless cradle where I can see the screen, because I am expected to be relatively on top of any notifications I receive.

I actually like being out of touch. I usually use my phone for practical things. The youtube/reddit crap in public doesn't happen unless I'm waiting in line somewhere or on public transit.

But, the world has shifted. We're expected to be connected at all times.