I have always kept notebooks and log books full on every job I worked. In one project I could go through several. I would capture “To do” lists, meeting minutes/action items, etc.
In February I bought a new iPad Pro when our work computers switched to OneDrive and I realized I could do everything (nearly) on the iPad that I could on my work computer. Plus I would have much easier access to work things when traveling, at home, etc., instead of having to drag out my laptop, power it up, possibly find Wi-Fi or use my phone as a hot spot, etc.
I’ve always been a heavy “Evernotes” user on my cell phone, and now have found it’s even 100x better on my iPad with keyboard. I can type like 100 words a minute vs writing a small fraction that fast. I use Evernote’s now for work and create weekly action item lists, meeting minutes etc. While meeting minutes typically aren’t my responsibility, I do it for my own sake and if no one else does, my coworkers appreciate the detailed follow up emails after with all the action items assigned.
While I bought it just to make my job/life easier, make me more productive, but also to use at home (which I used to only use my phone at home, now I use the iPad which is so much better).
The best part? When I showed my boss all the features on it, he let me expense it! Reimbursed me nearly $1500 that I didn’t expect! (I did get a pretty fully loaded iPad, there’s cheaper options)
