Got my phone stolen in Medellin and it changed how I handle my work gear

I was at a cafe in El Poblado last month, working on a client's site, and someone just grabbed my phone off the table while I was getting a coffee refill. I lost two days of work because my 2FA codes were on it and I had to scramble to get a new SIM. What's your go-to backup plan for keeping your work stuff safe when you're out in a busy spot?

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lucash532mo ago

My buddy lost his laptop that way.

ryanm602mo ago

Yeah, a good laptop lock is worth it.

diana_carr662mo ago

Guess he learned that the hard way.

corap211mo ago

lucash53 man that "lost his laptop that way" hits different when you realize its probably sitting in some random pawn shop right now lmao. bet he felt like a genius leaving it unattended for two seconds too. honestly id be more mad about the files than the actual computer, losing all that random stuff is the real kick in the teeth.