Hey Baby Boomers, I'm WORKING on my phone, not playing.

Hey Baby Boomers, I'm WORKING (not playing) on my phone

6/9/2017

Generations often love to prod at each other, saying how their generation is better than the next/last. While I try very hard to avoid this ugly banter, I far too often hear Gen X-ers complaining about Gen Y-ers or Millennials "playing on their phones.

 Below, you'll find a list of how I "played on my phone" last week.

Here is the non-exhaustive list of WORK I did on my phone while shooting Cause Collaborative event highlights for nearly 9 hours this past Friday:

Provided quotes to 4 clients
Called a client to discus details so that I could provide a more accurate quote
Schedule updated headshots for a client's new team member
Scheduled tour of client's campus to learn how to best schedule a new shoot
Connected with potential client who was referred to me by another client
Confirmed with a client that there is a hold on a shoot date due to scheduling
Confirmed with a client that they received images sent to them the day before
Returned a call to a client (still playing phone tag!)
Called a client to discuss a new product idea
Scheduled meeting to discuss new office/studio space
Posted two planned posts to Instagram (one blog-related, one 30-day project-related)
Sent content to @columbusstories (to whose Instagram I contribute to once monthly)
Kept all of the above updated on Basecamp so that I don't lose track
Tracked mileage and income/expenditures (I do this daily) on the QuickBooks app

I caution folks who might assume "kids these days" are endlessly scrolling through Instagram, shopping online, or playing a game. My ability to embrace technology allows me to grow my business faster. (While occasionally scrolling through Instagram or shopping online - I can admit it!)

What are genius ways you use your phone? What stellar apps do you love that bring you joy, ease, and efficiency to your life? Comments are welcome below!

Happy Friday!
Autumn

2 Comments

Bob

6/9/2017 08:44:34 am

I am a Baby Boomer who constantly uses my portable devices for client contact and work. I see many people from the ages of 23 to 73 use their phone productively and others of that age range who abuse their employer by constantly texting friends, posting to FB, Snapchat and Instagram. It is not an age issue. There have always been slackers who allow distractions to take priority. The national statistic is that only 30% of the workforce is "engaged" in their work, which means that many workers of all ages are spending significant time on non work related activities.

Autumn

6/9/2017 09:23:23 am

I love your comment, Uncle Bob! (You must know my slight "jab" at Baby Boomers was to get attention when I post this on social media platforms! :) ) I agree with you - it doesn't have much to do with age and has lots to do with individuals' abilities to be productive during work hours.

The only thing I have to say (on the contrary) is that people closer to my age never accuse me of playing on my phone. Now, that could be because they don't care, or because they grew up at a time where phone use DID mean productivity. (Whereas Baby Boomers who might not have traditional office jobs might also not see how phones can create such productivity.) Lots has to do with industry and technical savvy!

Focus Friday

Hey Baby Boomers, I'm WORKING (not playing) on my phone

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