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If signal gets the new username feature, this just might be what i do, so fricking tired of people just blindly giving random apps and websites their contact permissions and they get my contact as well, and there’s nothing i can do about it

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[–] Waker@lemmy.world 17 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (5 children)

I did just that about 7 or so years ago. Only gave my number to family members and really close people (maybe 5 at most). Also deleted all my social media.

One of the best decisions of my life.

Unfortunately, I was just getting started on "the real world" and would get any job thrown my way. One of them required me to reply to my manager on WhatsApp so I ended having to create one and give them my number. I've since left that job and I'm now no longer a junior in my field, but still feels feels bad on my record :(

[–] cabbagee@sopuli.xyz 10 points 9 months ago (3 children)

How do you apply to new jobs without giving out your number?

[–] Sensitivezombie@lemmy.zip 5 points 9 months ago

Or really any important documents and forms that require a phone number.

[–] TheMinions@lemmy.world 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I recall setting up a Google Voice number for fielding calls from recruiters and the like, but that’s likely not the best method for privacy since it’s through Google.

[–] cabbagee@sopuli.xyz 3 points 9 months ago

I wondered about this but I figured recruiters would assume Google voice numbers were spam/sketchy applicants.

[–] jvrava9@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 9 months ago

Separate sim only for job stuff?

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