Easy to Remember Mobile Numbers

sharka on 29/02/2020 - 10:04
Last edited 29/02/2020 - 15:10

Hi Guys
Not bargain or deal related but more curious to hear other view points on this.
I’ve had a number for 7 years and made the mistake of allowing work to use it as a business contact number for me.
I’m now thinking:

A. Is it worth getting a new number and having my existing number for work?
B. Just continue with life the way it is and screen the business calls on weekends/ evenings?

If you think point A is worth pursuing, is it worth buying an easy to remember number that is for sale on eBay or FB marketplace?

**For those suggesting not to bother with a new number, can you share your thoughts why? Really curious

Poll Options

  • 2
    Buy new number that’s easy to remember eg.
  • 19
    Get a new number but don’t worry about getting a premium number
  • 8
    don’t worry about an additional number
Mobile

Comments

  • CC123 on 29/02/2020 - 10:32
    +1

    Are you going to be calling using that number or are you only getting called?
    If you are only getting called and wanting to get a personalised number I suggest you order one of the Amaysim prepaid plans - they allow you to select a few of the first numbers in your phone number. Also, you keep the number for ~12months after the original recharge. Every 11 or so months just recharge to keep the number active.
    If you aren't fussed about the number, Aldi's sim would be another option. I would suggest Optus and Telstra's free sim however they have a 6 months expiry.

    TLDR: No outbound calls: Amaysim - slight-personalised number, ~12months for $5, recharge every 11 months

    Also would be cheaper if you use the referral system and/or cashback

    • sharka on 29/02/2020 - 11:55

      This would become my new personal number
      Great idea about the 12 month expiry. Will check out amaysim

  • MS Paint on 29/02/2020 - 11:01
    +6

    Just get an everyday number. People don't need to remember them anymore.

    Cool story - I thought I was smart 25 years ago getting my 6 digit first name in my number eg. 0408 MYN AME thinking everyone will remember my number now. I've never given it out like that cos I felt like a w@nker.

    • Nugs on 29/02/2020 - 11:41
      +5

      but MS Paint is seven characters
      .

    • coxjon on 29/02/2020 - 13:00

      Plus they will have to look up which numbers correspond to the letters!

      • sharka on 29/02/2020 - 14:05

        Yeah that’s true

      • MS Paint on 29/02/2020 - 15:46

        Just type my name in on the dial pad. No need to cross reference letters and numbers. Too easy.

    • ihbh on 29/02/2020 - 19:31

      What was the cost?

      • MS Paint on 29/02/2020 - 20:01

        My dignity. But seriously, it was free. I think the business name was called b mobile. You told them the number you wanted and they searched the database with all prefixes to see if it was available. The only prefixes back then I believe were 0419 and 0408.

  • bobbieb on 29/02/2020 - 14:33

    OP, I know your pain.

    When I took my first job in a larger work environment, I naively used my personal mobile for work related stuff.

    At previous jobs at smaller companies, it hadn't been an issue. I quickly learned that at this particular organisation, it had been a big mistake. It's funny how people's mindsets get warped in those larger corporate environments… It was no longer "We're really, really sorry to have to call you on a weekend…" rather, I'd get calls at all hours - from complete randoms who had got my number from someone - regarding the most nonsensical "urgent" issues.

    In my case, I didn't want to have to change my personal mobile number - which I'd already had for over a decade by that point, and I didn't want my friends, previous customers & colleagues to no longer be able to reach me.

    My solution, I got a work mobile. Started using it exclusively for work purposes, and stopped answering work related calls from anyone outside my immediate work sphere (boss, etc).

    It really wasn't that big a deal. Most people were hitting the internal directory to look me up, so most calls almost instantly flipped over to the work number.

    • sharka on 29/02/2020 - 15:12

      I actually got to the point where I took my direct number off my email signature and unplugged my desk landline.
      My role is ICT Manager for a construction and development group.
      I figured those that need me know my number already but also because we have a MSP help desk and a level 2 internal engineer…

      • bobbieb on 29/02/2020 - 15:25
        +1

        I guess it'll come down to what will be more painful.

        1. Moving all your family, friends, and companies you whom have personal day to day dealings (eg. utilities, your kids' schools… ) etc. off your existing number. I dread chasing down direct debits every time I churn credit cards. For me personally, changing number would be much more painful. Plus, I'd feel like a right prat spamming my entire contact list with my new number.

        2. Gradually wean your business calls off your personal phone. Add a note and your new number to your email signature. Maybe send out a one-off note to your frequent contacts. Then just politely mention your new number to any stragglers if/when they come in.

        • sharka on 29/02/2020 - 18:13

          I’ll do this.
          Great suggestion

  • sharka on 29/02/2020 - 15:09

    I had a classic example today where I’m on holidays and end up getting stuck on the phone doing remote IT support for a retail outlet…

    • MS Paint on 29/02/2020 - 15:49
      +3

      T e li e is re lly b d. I'l ha e to ca l yo ba k la er

  • ego22 on 01/03/2020 - 08:58
    +1

    i think on amaysim you can still type in the number u want and check if its available.

    or a series if numbers in your number that u want.
    eg
    "0000"
    "1111"
    "0400"
    it will show u all numbers that are available with that in it.
    just play around with it.
    i scored the best number of all time doing that.
    but i often get butt dialed from random people from time to to cos its so simple.

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