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    The Seven Deadly IT Sins

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      1The Seven Deadly IT Sins

      1

      To achieve a higher IT calling, avoid these transgressions at all costs.

      2The Seven Deadly IT Sins – Pride

      2

      Share the love. Its not about You. No matter how good you are, Me is out and We is in.

      3The Seven Deadly IT Sins – Greed

      3

      Dont be a gimme guy or gal. Whatever you ask for, be prepared to give back in kind.

      4The Seven Deadly IT Sins – Envy

      4

      Learn to work with what you have.

      5The Seven Deadly IT Sins – Wrath

      5

      No matter how bad the boss, job, work or home life, control your emotions. If you cant do that, control the situation.

      6The Seven Deadly IT Sins – Lust

      6

      Obviously, avoid the office romance. Not so obvious is to avoid the lust for the perfect technology. It doesnt exist.

      7The Seven Deadly IT Sins – Gluttony

      7

      Dont bite off more than you can chew. Whatever you put on your plate, youd better be able to eat.

      8The Seven Deadly IT Sins – Sloth

      8

      No matter how many attaboys you get, no matter how many successful projects you head up, no matter how many certifications you have, no matter how smart you think you are, never slack off. Youre measured tomorrow by what youre doing today.

      9The Seven Deadly IT Sins – About the Author

      9

      Fran Rabuck, a longtime eWEEK Corporate Partner, is president of Rabuck Associates and co-chair of Wireless and Sensors Committee, International RFID Business Association, a Not-for-Profit Trade Associ

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