I want to work in .NET--what do I really need?

Question

Hello all,

I have been making simple databases and applications for my school using VB.Net and C# for about 2 years now. I spend up to 4 hours a day (6-8 on weekends) practicing and learning.

I feel pretty confident about certain things, but I am sure I am missing something to actually work as a .NET programmer.

What are the 5-10 most important things I should know about .NET if I want to work in this field?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Mike