Just wanted to share, and this felt like the appropriate place.
The last job I had, they had you sign a piece of paper when you started saying that cell phones were to be left in your car or with a manager in the office. You would have to get a hold of the manager and have them unlock the office to get your own personal belonging. If you were caught with your cell phone, it is grounds for termination. It also, according to the GM, was grounds for his termination if he didn't enforce it. I worked here for two years.
I started a new job two weeks ago, and one of the first things that my supervisor told me was that I should take out my phone if I'm bored. There is a portion of my day where, according to this supervisor, I can just “stand around and play on my phone if I want”. A bunch of the people that work there are involved in a group game of Bingo on their phones, which they check frequently throughout the day.
And to top it all off, I got a raise, I am now going to start receiving benefits, and I was even granted a sick day with sick pay just six days into my tenure.
I only wish I had started looking for a better job sooner.