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I think every creative feels a level of imposter syndrome, I know I do. The best way to combat it is to just keep working hard, stop doubting yourself, and remind yourself you got hired for a reason. No one becomes amazing overnight, just keep addressing feedback and bringing in more than is asked. Also, a career is decades long and it’s hard to remember that what you’re doing now doesn’t define what you’ll be doing in 10 years. You’ll be ok, because at the end of the day we’re all just making ads, not curing cancer
I felt that way many times when I worked at agencies. I talked with a therapist and mentor and ultimately decided to leave the agency world since if felt so toxic and was running me down. I chose more of a creative strategy role in house and it was the best decision I ever made.
For real, everybody feels the same way at some point in time. I’ve been so intimidated going into a few of the jobs I’ve had and then I get there and realize that these people aren’t any better than me. We all have strengths and weaknesses, and nobody is good at everything. Seek ways to add value based on what you’re good at and you’ll find your place. In the meantime, stop comparing yourself to everybody and focus on learning and doing your best work. Look at your coworkers as allies and not competition.
You’re not alone. You’ve gotten this far so don’t let the industry get to you now.
Start looking for another job. Even weighing your options can be freeing and life-affirming.
I have this feeling once or twice a year. It passes. Hang in there!
It’s good that you might be acknowledging that you simply don’t have what it takes to be successful. Few people, it seems, are brave enough to look themselves in the mirror to truly “know thyself” — if ya want to get Shakespearean about it. But at the same time, maybe you’re actually talented and have been beaten down by the windbags and know-nothings who seem to populate this industry with greater prevalence just about every year.
What I would do is seek out your heroes. Who inspired you to get into this racket? Whose work do wish you had done? Try to share your work with these folks to get a true read on your ability and potential. And then go from there...