We asked you, our users, what you want in the workplace. If you are employed in IT, an IT-related field or are considering employment in IT, we wanted to hear from you. And we did!

Women are being highly sought after as the scarcity of IT workers continues to grow, while the demand for qualified workers heats up as well. By the year 2006, the U.S. Department of Commerce says that 50 percent of U.S. workers will be women, and it's essential that women's numbers increase in the fields of computing, the Internet and Information Technology.

You responded with what is important to you, what you are satisfied with and what needs to be improved in your workplace. Your answers are fascinating -- while some are expected, there are others that are a surprise, and some even controversial. Come see for yourself, and then voice your opinions in our online communities.

And, for the all-important geek question, 48.2 percent consider yourselves geeks!