Never Use Your Work Email for Personal Banking, Taxes, or Government Portals

It seems convenient — your work email is the one you check most often. But there is a critical flaw. If you leave your job, get laid off, or the company shuts down, you lose access to that email — and with it, access to every account tied to it. That includes your bank's password recovery, your tax portal login, government correspondence, and insurance communications.

Use a personal email address that you own and control for all financial, legal, and government interactions. Set it up with a reputable provider, enable two-factor authentication, and keep it separate from your work life. This is not about privacy — it is about not losing access to your own life when your employment changes.