Why you need a second number

You need a number for work. That’s just a fact. Whether it’s a small business, a side hustle, a corporate job, or anything in between, you need to stay connected to your work on the go. 

You don’t want to have clients or coworkers calling you at all hours of the night, texting you on the weekends, diverting your attention from what matters at the moment.

And you definitely don’t want to buy a second cell phone. Have you seen the size of the new phones on the market these days? They’re massive. They’re expensive. Nobody wants to lug around two different phones, and deal with two phone bills! 

A better solution is a second number, like the sort offered through the Hushed app.

Get a second number for your friends-and-family line

Remember the good old days of landlines and answering machines when you could actually unplug? Whether you’re driving for Uber or juggling corporate clients, you’re connected all day. But when the workday ends, the last thing you want is to be bothered with work issues. Maintaining a clear distinction between work and personal time is crucial for your mental health, but it’s becoming increasingly rare. We carry our phones with us constantly, and as a result, feel the pressure to be available for work 24/7.

Whatever model of phone you have, both iOS or Android users report the same issue: when your device is always within reach, stress follows. There’s no way to separate your work life from your personal phone.

You’re not going to fully disconnect from work until you stop thinking about your job, and you will always be thinking about it if you’re watching work calls and texts go unanswered.

While Hushed numbers aren’t intended for business use, you can absolutely use Hushed for personal connections, like chatting with family and friends.

Features are your friend

Imagine the relief of knowing that every call or text you receive on your Hushed number is from someone you actually want to talk to. By setting up a second line through Hushed, you can also specify hours when you’re available, letting you truly disconnect when you need to. With our custom voicemail option, you can inform callers about your availability, ensuring they know when you’ll get back to them.

You can even set up auto-reply text messages! This means that, when you receive a text, your Hushed number will immediately reply with preset information. Any chance you have to automate and streamline communications is something you ought to take—you owe it to yourself to simplify your life.

Your mom is messaging you during working hours? Set up an auto-reply that says, “Hi Mom, I’m in a meeting. Yes, I remembered to eat lunch. Love you!” Or if your friend keeps sending you memes while you’re on a deadline, an auto-reply with “LOL, can’t chat now, saving the world one spreadsheet at a time!” should do the trick. With Hushed, you can stay professional without missing out on the important stuff…like cat videos.

Unlimited calls and texts

We saved the best for last: with a Hushed Unlimited Plan subscription, you can take advantage of unlimited calls and texts! We offer Unlimited Plan numbers for the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. For as little as $4.99 per month, you can call and text as much as you want, without worrying about overage fees of any kind. 

Simplify your work/life balance with a second number from Hushed today for your friends-and-family line. They’ll have that number and know they can always reach you, even when you’re screening calls to avoid work or your co-worker who won’t stop calling to discuss the latest office gossip. Finally, you can enjoy a peaceful evening without having to hear about who left their lunch in the break room again!