Anyone else tired of feeling inadequate or anxious at work? Lately I’ve felt so... bad... and constantly questioning myself, taking verbal beatings from clients, dreading work, etc. Sometimes I seriously just want to quit consulting or wonder if I’ll feel like I finally “get it”. It’s like I’m constantly faking it and just pretend I know what I’m doing. Constantly. Does imposter syndrome ever go away?

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Consulting is a joke, not you.

Chin up. Get your money. Pay your bills. Update your resume. Start looking. Pick up a new skill while you’re waiting. ✨ I’ve found that even applying helps me tremendously and when you get your interviews you’ll gain confidence. It will feel like you’re making progress toward getting out, no matter the outcome.

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Thank you so much ❤️ what a great idea.

Idk...i feel the same. Like a huge pushover at work.

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Me too.

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Sorry you are going through this, OP! I feel like confidence crisis are another side effect of quarantine. I've been having a rough patch recently and I realized that I don't get any positive feedback from my manager; only requests for changes or little things to make us look good for the client. The thing is, I know I'm the sh*t but some times I forget and going months and months only getting pings and requests from my busy manager has made me feel like an extension of my Dell, less valued, and honestly a little dumb at times (usually due to miscommunication).

My mom recommended getting some feedback from my peers (the non-evil ones) and ask how they believe that that I have been doing 😁 In my opinion, the team working relationship is a better view into daily performance because clients can be fickle.

Also, the advice KPMG 1 gave is golden✨✨✨

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Thank you so much. Confidence crisis is such a good way to put it. You’re so right, getting nothing but pings and ‘demands’ lately... such a thankless job. Will get peer feedback, that’s a great idea.

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I am right there with you...

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Hugs!! This industry is soul crushing.

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Same. I've heard imposter syndrome gets better with time / age / experience but it feels like a long ways away...

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Are you me

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Same here!

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