I've worked with rules like this, and it's even worse when it's some domain password used across multiple crappy systems. Often a 3rd party system that has inte

I've worked with rules like this, and it's even worse when it's some domain password used across multiple crappy systems. Often a 3rd party system that has integrated with this password doesn't accept the $, or has to be 7 characters or something. So the IT folks tell you to follow the rules, but if you use the accounting system, make sure not to put $ in there. #facepalm