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Now, on to Mikes dilemma.
This is a virtual worldwide business so 95% of employees work from home.
We used Skype to communicate and Sharepoint for file sharing - no big deal, everything worked fine.
After my contract was complete, I was offered a permanent position (yay!)
and continued with the same work structure on my personal rig.
All was still well functionality wise.
Recently, my firm began an overhaul of their IT infrastructure.
They recently asked us to upgrade to Windows 10 Professional, the cost of which was reimbursed.
Then, we were asked to establish a Windows 10 Enterprise profile on our laptops.
Are there any security concerns here if I continue to use my personal laptop for personal and business use?
Will I be able to run both accounts or does this effectively become a work PC only?
Anything else I should know or inquire about to ensure my data is safe?
you’re gonna wanna set a mental switch, if nothing else.
They might not even be your mistakes.
Additionally, you have no idea whats in store for your system from your employers IT department.
Additionally, why add extra wear and tear to your laptop if you dont have to?
If your personal laptop breaks down, thats on you.
Itsyourlaptop, after all.
You mention at the end of your email that you have the option to get a work-issued laptop.
That will be annoying in some instances, but the privacy youll maintain is worth it.
You have a dumb T9 equipment.
You laptop broke and you havent purchased a replacement.
Youve never owned a desktop PC.
Let the company provide the resources you oughta do the best work possible.
Dont volunteer your gear if you dont have to.
