My goal is to retire within 1 to 3 years. The conditions of my work continue to deteriorate, but I earn enough in my current job that a cost-benefit analysis would suggest for me to tough it out. I count the days...
The latest decision by megacorp to mistreat their employees, is to block access to personal email on work computers. Now, mind you, I don't abuse the privilege. The work day and the work computer belong to the employer, not me, I understand that. But this is just another example of how this particular employer has no concern or consideration for the work-life balance of its employees. I have two advanced degrees and yet I, and others in my work place, are treated like factory line workers without any form of union representation. And, when I say this, I in no way intend to disparage factory line workers, I am pro-labor, and respect hard work contributed by any individual.
My real question, however, is how can I continue, in a cost effective manner, to retain access to personal email during work hours? As of now, I do not have a smart phone, but rather a "feature" phone. I can access Gmail through this feature phone, but it is SUPER slow and cumbersome.
I use Verizon as my cell provider. I recently switched to their pre-pay plan. If I get a pre-pay plan with a smartphone through Verizon, will I then be able to quickly access my personal email account during work hours? Is this the only possible work-around or am I missing something?
I am really looking forward to FIRE!!!
The latest decision by megacorp to mistreat their employees, is to block access to personal email on work computers. Now, mind you, I don't abuse the privilege. The work day and the work computer belong to the employer, not me, I understand that. But this is just another example of how this particular employer has no concern or consideration for the work-life balance of its employees. I have two advanced degrees and yet I, and others in my work place, are treated like factory line workers without any form of union representation. And, when I say this, I in no way intend to disparage factory line workers, I am pro-labor, and respect hard work contributed by any individual.
My real question, however, is how can I continue, in a cost effective manner, to retain access to personal email during work hours? As of now, I do not have a smart phone, but rather a "feature" phone. I can access Gmail through this feature phone, but it is SUPER slow and cumbersome.
I use Verizon as my cell provider. I recently switched to their pre-pay plan. If I get a pre-pay plan with a smartphone through Verizon, will I then be able to quickly access my personal email account during work hours? Is this the only possible work-around or am I missing something?
I am really looking forward to FIRE!!!