Anyone else still gets impostor syndrome (even with several years experience in software engineering)? Any tips you use to overcome it?

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Taking on bigger, harder challenges and completing them gives you more confidence into new ones

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Absolutely! Thank you for the reply. I think my role just has not been taxing enough in terms of challenges. My last review with my manager I feel like I was sold a dream and over promised and it’s never happened for me. I think I need to speak up more and make a decision whether it’s enough or leave. Thank you for your input

Yes: retirement should help.

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I have all of 9 months experience. It’s me every damn day. I fluctuate between “I got this” and “I have no idea what im doing” at least three times a day 😅.

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You wanna be the best, you never stop improving. Michael Jordan is the perfect example of this.

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I feel this too with several years of experience. I just try to imagine that on the outside others think I’m doing great. And when I look at others who seem like they’re really good at this stuff, I remind myself that as hard as it is to believe they likely also have days where they don’t know what they’re doing. Also it’s good to remember where you were when you started working and how far you’ve come, how much knowledge you’ve gained.

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I still get it for sure. I've made sure to keep up to date with what is happening in the industry. Any knew technologies that we should be using or should investigate using. In terms of general software engineering though, keeping up with books and courses on various topics helps as well. Chat with them about suggestions.

Yep same. I've been with one company since before I even graduated from uni. I'm in line for an architect role soon but I can't help but think I suck and at any other company I'd barely keep up.

I have (very) limited experience but I’m on my second tech job, and o thought the same way. Thst I was not good enough and would flounder elsewhere. I was hired while still in my bootcamp even. But then I came here and I’m still in need of help, but doing far better than i expected

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