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I miss my dumb phone. It was small and tough and didn't wear holes in my pocket. I didn't have to worry about it at all.

Seriously, I could go back without a problem. Smartphones are kind of a pain to manage. It's like they make people plan their lives around them. They're parasitic.

What would I miss? I can't really think of anything. One thing I learned in particular is that I have zero desire to play games on a tiny screen with touch controls. The primary reason I got one is that more and more employers and businesses require them.

Ah, I know. The main thing I use my smartphone for now is when I want to look occupied.

On a serious note, they're having a terrible impact on work environments. Managers and supervisors complain about them constantly and I've seen people written up for spending more time on their phone than doing their job.