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Most workers use smartphones on the can

By: , IntoMobile
Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 at 3:11 PM

There’s some disturbing news coming out of CareerBuilder, as a recent survey found more than half of workers with smartphones use the device while in the bathroom, or while driving.

Of the 5,200 workers surveyed, 54% said they check their smartphone while driving and 57% use these devices while in the restroom. I can’t lie – I’ve done both. The rest of the survey shouldn’t be too surprising for those of us who use smartphones as business tools. It also found 62% check during meals, 60% check while on vacation, 18% check while on a date (guilty), 11% check while at church, and 50% check while lying in bed at night.

“It is challenging for workers to maintain a good work/life balance when they are constantly connected to the office, so turning their devices off is important for their health and safety,” said CareerBuilder’s Rosemary Haefner in a prepared statement. “The lines between work and life can be very blurry these days … To reduce burnout and avoid potentially risky behavior, workers should allot technology-free time when away from work.”

Alright IntoMobile readers, where’s the worst place you’ve checked your smartphone?

[Via InformationWeek]

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About The Author

Marin Perez

Marin Perez has torture tested cell phones and smartphones for industry leaders like CNET and InformationWeek. He remembers when 4G was just a screen on PowerPoint presentations and is fascinated with the amount of innovation out there. Marin has spent a lot of time with BlackBerry and Android but he finally broke down a bought an iPhone to see what all the hype's about. He also has too many tablets.

  • Ken Chen

    Worst place I’ve checked my smartphone was while having a quickie, had to turn her over so she wouldn’t see I was texting my boss.

  • Marin Perez

    That is horrible and awesome at the same time.

  • Ron Turpis

    I have read messages and typed and sent messages many times why receiving felatio. The young woman administering the felatio was into it and unaware of my smart phone activities. I was able to keep up to date whilst enjoying stimulating head. I must say however, there comes a point in that particular scenario where one no longer pays attention to incoming messages and beeps from the blackberry. (If the girls in the office only knew!)

  • Anna Czaro

    Men are so bad. Imagine texting while receiving pleasure. When I am giving oral gratification to a man I will stop immediately and call it a night if I suspect he’s been monkeying with his blackberry. Felatio requires total focus from giver AND receiver.