Imposter syndrome question. I was recently promoted because I got a better job offer elsewhere. I am have a lot of trouble accepting and feeling worthy of that promotion because I got it the way I did. Any tips?

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The other company thought you were worthy of the job so they offered it to you.

Your current company didn't realize your worth until they almost lost you....but realized your worth and really wanted you to stay

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Thanks I needed that 😅

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Good for you! Two job offers! You must be amazing!!! 👍 Very few companies make counter offers. No room for doubts here.

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Look around at the guys - you’ll notice they’re putting in half the effort and you’ll feel more than qualified. They wouldn’t have given you the promotion unless you deserved it.

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Make sure you’re asking questions and getting feedback. Imposter syndrome is the worst!!!

What kind of questions? To management?

I think my company is going to try to offer me an associate director role bc they don't want me to be a director and my company doesn't even have an associate director job description. So I totally feel this thread discussion.

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