Cell phones tied to family tension - Democratic Underground

rsmith6621

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Thu Jan-05-06 04:35 PM
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Cell phones tied to family tension

"The study, which followed more than 1,300 adults over 2 years, found that those who consistently used a mobile phone or pager throughout the study period were more likely to report negative "spillover" between work and home life -- and, in turn, less satisfaction with their family life.

Spillover essentially means that the line between work and home begins to blur. Work life may invade home life -- when a parent is taking job-related calls at home, for instance -- or household issues may start to take up work time"

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/cell_phones_family_tension_dc

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I Hate cell phones personally..I think they are over used and abused.

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okieinpain

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Thu Jan-05-06 04:39 PM
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1. I agree, and I'm on call 24/7. cell phones are way way over used.

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northzax

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Thu Jan-05-06 04:39 PM
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2. how can you hate an inanimate object?

you hate cell phones, I think anyone still paying for a land line is a sucker. So there you go. I haven't had a land line since January of 2000, few of my friends do either. And I've noticed this little feature on most mobile phones, crackberries and the like, it's called a 'power switch' I don't know why so many people feel compelled to answer the phone when it rings. Hit silent and go back to your conversation.

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havocmom

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Thu Jan-05-06 04:42 PM
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3. Too much talking + Not enough communication skill...

Equation for more frustration and anger.

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jedicord

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Thu Jan-05-06 04:46 PM
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4. My company offered to pay my cell phone bill.

I didn't accept the offer. Why? Because I knew that then I would be getting business calls after work. If they don't pay for it, I don't have to answer it.

My cell phone is for emergencies and long distance.

And my life at home is sweet.

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