On every objective measure, I know I’m doing really well. Yet somehow, this job makes me feel like I’m never doing enough, never good enough, never will get promoted, and will inevitably get fired. Anyone else feel this way? It sure didn’t feel this way when I made 30% less money and worked 30% less hours in industry before becoming a consultant.

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Yes. Read up on “imposter syndrome”

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I think about going back to industry all the time but feel like I should hold out for the money as long as they keep me. But seriously this can’t be good for my life expectancy.

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Yep. We’re basically the same person. I feel you on this.

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Are you me?

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No they are me! 😂

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I had a convo with a MD one time and just broke down. And he asked me “why do u feel the need to be perfect?” Like wtf bruh. Everything around me tells I need to give 150% and my soul to be here

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I’m pretty sure you are me. I’m a bit freaked out.

Am sorry you feel this way, you are Enough!

OP- if it helps we all feel this way sometimes in our lives either at work or at home. Just persevere and you would be great! If not you then who? Your success depends on you and you are your biggest supporter. Believe in yourself.

A2 - your MD is right. Failing or imperfections aren’t bad they are what help you build your out of the box thinking.

We have been brainwashed since childhood that everything should be perfect but hey look around God’s world itself is imperfect!

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