Does anyone else feel like they have developed imposter syndrome through consulting career.. there’s now a constant feeling that I am not enough, that there is constant need to improve and despite being confident in what I have done, I am not able to articulate my work properly when I get into important meetings.

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Yes, I feel like the culture of constant feedback and coaching and reviews has reached a point where it puts pressure on people to constantly be growing at an unsustainable pace. For me when life outside work gets to be too much, how can I be expected to also accept so much feedback from my job.

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Consulting is just faking it until you make it

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Yup. 100%.

No advice from me, still trying to wrap my head around this, too.

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I’m currently underpaid because of this. I definitely should be making more bases on my experience but I undercut myself.

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I know for sure I suck... I just need to save and invest to retired before I get found out.

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I feel like I’ve had for about a year now and has gotten worse with each job interview I’ve had in the consulting space. I know I’m really good but I’ve questioned if my perception of it all.

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Struggling with this since I was promoted to Manager. Haven’t found a good way to deal with it yet. Part of it is being less hard on yourself and trying to not focus too much on the negatives. I’m learning to celebrate my successes and achievements, however big or small

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Me!! I always feel I never put my experience in nice fancy words and I end up hurting my ratings! Also doesn’t help that I had indifferent counselors all through my career!

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Yep!

Yes, I’ve dealt with imposter syndrome since I started my career in consulting almost a decade ago. My recipe for a successful day varies depending on the priorities for that day, but I would say that it all comes down to balance. I balance between being an IC and PM.

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