Are you intentionally combining two different threads here?Switched to a Fitbit about 10 years ago. I love knowing my steps in a day and it used to be a competition with the kids. Everyone else in the family uses an Apple watch but the face is too big for my wrist. The best feature of a smart watch, imo, is the alarm feature. Before that Seedy used a tradition bedside alarm clock and sometimes he would snooze it for up to an hour. I credit the Apple watch for saving our marriage....or at least his life.![]()
Are you intentionally combining two different threads here?
Iirc, aren’t you in IT security?I stopped wearing a watch after I stopped competitive running in my 20s. I started wearing a fitbit as heart issues within the family became more an issue. I moved to the pixel watch last year, don't know if I will go another brand. My steps counting and sleep metrics are added to my corporate health metric, which allows me to win prizes ($200 Sams/Walmart gift card two years ago, $250 Amazon gift card a month ago).
Iirc, aren’t you in IT security?
Doesn’t sharing that sort of data with your employee, especially with potential heart issues, concern you?
Our employer’s program incentivizes us to connect our smart watches and do their challenges but I don’t participate. They throw all kinds of rewards for health care services. I’ve signed up for a less expensive policy though by agreeing to an annual screening that takes my measurements, BP, and a finger prick with basic data. That’s as much as I’m willing to volunteer. You are right though, it’s all out there.I'm a software developer, but they are going to get that information through my health insurance if they really want it... The fact we think it's really secret when you get insurance is provided through your employer. It's a third party platform, through Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
Lucky, my employer didn't want covid shots for me, even though I'm technically an essential worker. Luckly the only info they are getting from me our my annuals (due to my good fortune in health).Our employer’s program incentivizes us to connect our smart watches and do their challenges but I don’t participate. They throw all kinds of rewards for health care services. I’ve signed up for a less expensive policy though by agreeing to an annual screening that takes my measurements, BP, and a finger prick with basic data. That’s as much as I’m willing to volunteer. You are right though, it’s all out there.
Our employer also gave out $100 for the first covid shots.
Lucky?Lucky, my employer didn't want covid shots for me, even though I'm technically an essential worker. Luckly the only info they are getting from me our my annuals (due to my good fortune in health).
Lucky?
No thanks.
I love my EcoDrive… has kept perfect time for 17 years nowNo interest in any apple product. Own a fitbit for step tracking but only wear it on days I walk. Don't want to wind a watch or replace batteries so I've settled on the Citizen EcoDrive. Ive had it for prolly 9 years. Four of those years it was boxed up in a drawer following a move. Unpacked it and charged it under a lamp for 3 days and it hasn't lost a beat.