Anybody else feel like they don’t know wtf they’re doing? I’m two years and 4 projects in to my consulting career. Every time I start a new project I feel lost as shit and figure that it’s any day that an SM or MD will fire me and roll me off. I try to learn the role as much as possible and somehow bullshit my way through the job and end up receiving really good feedback every time. I’m on a new project now and I’m feeling stupid again when listening to everybody talking during a teams meeting.

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Yes. I feel this every single day. Constant positive feedback but continue to feel like a fraud.

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That’s consulting, even for people who started this right after college and have been doing it for years. Every project is different and every time you have to figure it out quickly while the client thinks you’re already some kind of expert.

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You’re in good company. It’s a huge stressor for me

Looking to move to industry where I can actually build a depth of knowledge

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Imposter syndrome.

I was there also (same company and level as well). More people have it than you realize. You probably receive the good feedback due to your work ethic and general emotional intelligence apart from your peers as many of us do. As a manager, that’s more of what you will need than technical expertise. Use that for when you need those SMEs. You’re crushing it; just keep your head up.

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Hey don’t let imposter syndrome kick your ass! You got there you have the skills and the knowledge! Your perspective is valued and varied!

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Don’t worry about this feeling. It’s natural and honestly everyone from Analyst to Senior MDs / partners feel this way from time to time. Feel free to DM me if you want to chat more about it.

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I have had to reframe what it is I do and offer. “I can learn anything faster than most people” and “I enjoy solving problems”. Why I add value is not what I know walking in but how quickly I can sponge up the info I need to solve their specific problem. What amazes me is how quickly I can learn more than client people that have years of head start.

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It's good that you've figured out how this business works. Fake it till you make it is real.

I literally have no idea what my clients really do, granted I’m solving different problems than consultants. 10+ years at this post mil…

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