This Is How An Employee Beat Burnout By Keeping Two Phones, Reddit Post Is A Hit

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In the Reddit post, the person revealed that his work phone switches off automatically once their shift is over.
Let's be honest. Work-induced stress and anxiety often take a toll on our physical and mental health. Striking the perfect professional-personal balance seems like a Herculean task and over time, we feel the effects of burnout. Faced with a similar trajectory, an employee decided to take inspiration from Gen-Z and successfully restored peace in his life. His plan, as shared on Reddit, was as simple as keeping separate phones for office purposes and personal use.
The person began the post by writing, 'So last year I was drowning in anxiety and depression. Burnout was real and nothing felt right. Then I made one change that flipped everything for me. I took my old number and kept it only for the office, bought a cheap smartphone just for that (and) got myself a brand new number for personal stuff."
The individual added that his work phone switches off automatically once their shift is over. After returning home, he keeps the device in his office bag, which then 'goes straight into the cupboard" with the intention of 'out of sight, out of reach." Even his LinkedIn account is on the work phone, with the employee using two different email IDs for both his devices.
Elaborating on some changes the person made to curb stress, they wrote, 'I don't check work WhatsApp, emails, or take calls after (work) hours. Even my laptop stays off unless it's during work time. I told people I live on the outskirts, so (there's) bad network and gave my friend's address, who actually lives there. So even if someone tries, they'll just hear 'out of coverage'"
The employee admitted that this simple yet clever 'boundary" was a game-changer in terms of mental health. With 'no constant pings, no guilt, no stress", they acknowledged 'actually feeling like a person again after work." On a concluding note, he said, 'Sometimes I think we millennials need to take a page from Gen Z. They're way better at drawing the line."
the one boundary that saved my mental health by u/the_brain_rot in IndianWorkplace
Here's how Redditors reacted to the post.
'My colleague did something similar. Two phones. But our manager got to know about it and scolded him in front of everyone for having two phones and not prioritizing work. His probation was not accepted and he was made to resign," recounted a user.
'Excellent! Maybe you can word it differently & post it as an LPT (LifeProTip)," commented another humorously. 'You've work modes and work profiles in Android. No need for two phones," suggested one person. 'Wouldn't this affect rapport with the managers?" wondered someone else.
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August 01, 2025, 15:32 IST
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