Causes and Consequences of Stress in the it Profession

Abstract

Working long hours, rushing to meet unrealistic deadlines, struggling to keep up with ever-advancing technology and ever-changing user demands – these are just some of the conditions that make a career in IT stressful. Fortunately for IT professionals, work-related stress can be effectively managed and thereby mitigated. Identifying the sources of stress on the job is a major step in its management and reduction.