1> High pressure and expectations due to the critical nature of the work and the reliance on technology to provide uninterrupted service. 2> Long hours and overtime may be required, especially during system upgrades, maintenance, and other high priority projects. 3> Frequent on-call work to provide technical support and ensure system availability 24/7. 4> Frequent meetings with management and business users can be time-consuming, taking away from time to focus on technical work.