Work demanding I leave my in locker

Undervalued

gadget88 said:

TELLIT01 said:

I've come late to this party so maybe I'm missing something despite reading the entire saga.  How is an iPod related to the purchase of a cheap phone.  I know smartphones have the function to play music etc, but wasn't aware that an iPod could send and receive phone calls.  Irrespective of that, many employers ban the use of personal phones and devices to listen to music etc during working hours.  The ban on listening to music may be on safety ground as hearing is diminished when buds are in the ears, or simply because managers don't like having to shout at staff to get their attention.  Both valid grounds in my opinion.

My nephew has just started a job where personal electronic devices of any kind are banned.  They must be left in a locker in a secure area before entering the main buildings.  I wonder how some would cope with that.  My nephew loves it as he can simply get on with his job without interruption.

The store said no to iPods but the company never so it’s complicated. Someone here suggested I take a cheap spare phone that way if it’s stolen or lost it’s less of a deal. No banking or personal photos on it as I had my last phone stolen. I am due in on Friday so I will see how it goes 

I would strongly suggest you don't test the employer's patience on this by attempting to split hairs. It is clear that the employer doesn't want staff using personal electronic devices during working hours. An understandable restriction which they are quite entitled to make

powerful_Rogue

gadget88 said:

TELLIT01 said:

I've come late to this party so maybe I'm missing something despite reading the entire saga.  How is an iPod related to the purchase of a cheap phone.  I know smartphones have the function to play music etc, but wasn't aware that an iPod could send and receive phone calls.  Irrespective of that, many employers ban the use of personal phones and devices to listen to music etc during working hours.  The ban on listening to music may be on safety ground as hearing is diminished when buds are in the ears, or simply because managers don't like having to shout at staff to get their attention.  Both valid grounds in my opinion.

My nephew has just started a job where personal electronic devices of any kind are banned.  They must be left in a locker in a secure area before entering the main buildings.  I wonder how some would cope with that.  My nephew loves it as he can simply get on with his job without interruption.

The store said no to iPods but the company never so it’s complicated. Someone here suggested I take a cheap spare phone that way if it’s stolen or lost it’s less of a deal. No banking or personal photos on it as I had my last phone stolen. I am due in on Friday so I will see how it goes 

See how what goes?

Go into work, put the cheap phone in your locker and get on with your duties. You seem to be making a mountain out of something that isn't even a molehill.

GingerTim

powerful_Rogue said:

gadget88 said:

TELLIT01 said:

I've come late to this party so maybe I'm missing something despite reading the entire saga.  How is an iPod related to the purchase of a cheap phone.  I know smartphones have the function to play music etc, but wasn't aware that an iPod could send and receive phone calls.  Irrespective of that, many employers ban the use of personal phones and devices to listen to music etc during working hours.  The ban on listening to music may be on safety ground as hearing is diminished when buds are in the ears, or simply because managers don't like having to shout at staff to get their attention.  Both valid grounds in my opinion.

My nephew has just started a job where personal electronic devices of any kind are banned.  They must be left in a locker in a secure area before entering the main buildings.  I wonder how some would cope with that.  My nephew loves it as he can simply get on with his job without interruption.

The store said no to iPods but the company never so it’s complicated. Someone here suggested I take a cheap spare phone that way if it’s stolen or lost it’s less of a deal. No banking or personal photos on it as I had my last phone stolen. I am due in on Friday so I will see how it goes 

See how what goes?

Go into work, put the cheap phone in your locker and get on with your duties. You seem to be making a mountain out of something that isn't even a molehill.

I don't understand why this is so important to the OP either.

WelshPaul

My employer has a no-phone policy. They have CCTV everywhere and if anyone is caught using their mobile they get sent home. I'm OK with that! If there is a family emergency, they will allow us to make or receive a call, but we have to speak to a team leader and get approval. Even then, one must be out of view from customers/clients/public. I have since purchased an Apple Watch so that I can discreetly be notified via message of any potential family emergency.

sheramber

How did we survive when we didn’t have mobile phones to allow 24 hour contact?

Would you be happy if your GO was cracking her phone during your appointment, or your dentist?

Should a teacher be able to check their phones during a class?

What makes you so special that you  should be allowed to?

Undervalued

WelshPaul said:

My employer has a no-phone policy. They have CCTV everywhere and if anyone is caught using their mobile they get sent home. I'm OK with that! If there is a family emergency, they will allow us to make or receive a call, but we have to speak to a team leader and get approval. Even then, one must be out of view from customers/clients/public. I have since purchased an Apple Watch so that I can discreetly be notified via message of any potential family emergency.

So you have attempted to dodge your way around your employer's rules by buying a more discrete piece of technology which you hope they won't notice!

mr_stripey

Undervalued said:

WelshPaul said:

My employer has a no-phone policy. They have CCTV everywhere and if anyone is caught using their mobile they get sent home. I'm OK with that! If there is a family emergency, they will allow us to make or receive a call, but we have to speak to a team leader and get approval. Even then, one must be out of view from customers/clients/public. I have since purchased an Apple Watch so that I can discreetly be notified via message of any potential family emergency.

So you have attempted to dodge your way around your employer's rules by buying a more discrete piece of technology which you hope they won't notice!

well until they ban smart watches, I guess it is fine!

WelshPaul

Undervalued said:

WelshPaul said:

My employer has a no-phone policy. They have CCTV everywhere and if anyone is caught using their mobile they get sent home. I'm OK with that! If there is a family emergency, they will allow us to make or receive a call, but we have to speak to a team leader and get approval. Even then, one must be out of view from customers/clients/public. I have since purchased an Apple Watch so that I can discreetly be notified via message of any potential family emergency.

So you have attempted to dodge your way around your employer's rules by buying a more discrete piece of technology which you hope they won't notice!

There is no rule forbidding staff from wearing smartwatches. So, I’m not dodging anything, and I certainly don’t hide my watch from anyone. 

Grumpy_chap

WelshPaul said:

My employer has a no-phone policy. They have CCTV everywhere and if anyone is caught using their mobile they get sent home. I'm OK with that! If there is a family emergency, they will allow us to make or receive a call, but we have to speak to a team leader and get approval. Even then, one must be out of view from customers/clients/public. I have since purchased an Apple Watch so that I can discreetly be notified via message of any potential family emergency.

As a genuine question, because I truly do not know, how does the Apple watch show text messages when away from the linked iPhone?

I have a Garmin fitness watch and that also alerts (and shows) text messages and calls but the link to my Android phone is via bluetooth so the watch only provides an alert if near to the phone.  In a workplace where the phone is left in a locker, I would expect to be out of range in the majority of cases?

Does the Apple Watch have a separate sim card in and receive signals directly?
Is it coincidence that you are near enough the phone to have the link even when at work?

mr_stripey

Grumpy_chap said:

WelshPaul said:

My employer has a no-phone policy. They have CCTV everywhere and if anyone is caught using their mobile they get sent home. I'm OK with that! If there is a family emergency, they will allow us to make or receive a call, but we have to speak to a team leader and get approval. Even then, one must be out of view from customers/clients/public. I have since purchased an Apple Watch so that I can discreetly be notified via message of any potential family emergency.

As a genuine question, because I truly do not know, how does the Apple watch show text messages when away from the linked iPhone?

I have a Garmin fitness watch and that also alerts (and shows) text messages and calls but the link to my Android phone is via bluetooth so the watch only provides an alert if near to the phone.  In a workplace where the phone is left in a locker, I would expect to be out of range in the majority of cases?

Does the Apple Watch have a separate sim card in and receive signals directly?
Is it coincidence that you are near enough the phone to have the link even when at work?

I think this poster is not the original "phone in locker" poster, but has an employer who does not let them use the phone, but doesn't prevent them having it on their person? That's how I'm reading it - I think you're right - the notifications only come through on the watch when "paired" with the phone (i.e. in close range)?