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In talking with readers for our fourth annual You Issue, we found a passionate, confident, adaptable and proud group. These qualities provide just the right mix for running an enterprise network in todayís challenging business climate. Your passion for building a fast and reliable network could make the difference in getting budget increases, while your adaptability lets you dodge those constant curve balls, be they corporate changes, e-mail worms or industry upheaval. Weíve created this portal to help you stand proudly behind what you have built. Follow the links below to articles and resources for doing your job, assessing your salary, planning your future (and guiding your free time).

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Your salary, 2002: Back to reality
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Our annual Top Concerns survey reveals rising anxiety over project budgets, disaster recovery and your career. more..

Your network's future
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You work where?
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Cut them some slack
Building slack time into the workday makes everyone more nimble and effective. Management consultant Tom DeMarco, author of Slack: Getting Past Burnout, Busywork, and the Myth of Total Efficiency, explains why. more..

Your derring-do
Skydiving, firefighting, snowboarding - these daredevil activities arenít just hobbies for three network professionals. They teach valuable lessons for the job.more..

Grooming your successor
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