Recently started in FAANG and I feel like I'm in way over my head. Should I throw in the towel?

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Every feels over there head for the first couple weeks. You'll settle in, so settle down.

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After only a few weeks? No. It took me several *months* to feel somewhat comfortable when I entered FAANG and a full year to feel confident. Keep at it.

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Everyone feels like this at different points, don't let it get to you.

I was drowning in my first few months at SAP, until after 3 months I felt like "OK, I can at least tread water here and not drown."

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It may sound cliché but I’ve seen “forming, storming, norming, performing” played out too many times in teams as well as individual relationships. You might be in the storming phase but rest assured you’ll be out of this phase soon!

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Man...I wish you guys were my actual co-workers.

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Good on you for extending a helpful hand, G2, that's admirable.

Imposter syndrome is so common, and totally okay. Just know that everyone you work with is human, and they will understand if you are just open and honest with them. I know a lot of folks where it takes anywhere from 6 months to a year to even feel like they got the hang of things. Take it a day at a time, you got this!

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How did you guys deal with imposter syndrome? Every morning I feel sick to my stomach because I feel like I'm a phony and someone is going to figure it out. Ugh!

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Be vulnerable and tell people when you’re feeling overwhelmed or confused. We’ve all dealt with that, folks will help you find your sea legs.

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NO! It's called impostor syndrome. Focus on learning and improving your skills, not throwing in the towel. It's called "growth."

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What do you do? Maybe sharing a bit more can help us help you :)

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