When does the imposter syndrome go away? Or at least fade away enough so I’m not anxious 24/7.

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Never. Enjoy!!!

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I mean it’s true. But also I guess a more truthful answer would be once you realize EVERYONE feels the exact same way and NO ONE knows what they are doing (And if they tell you otherwise they’re lying). Once you realize that, it helps the anxiety….slightly

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Fades around year 3/4.

Going away: never. I have industry recognitions and am still waiting for the moment when people find out that I am bad at my job (and I know male chambers ranked equity partners who have expressed the same thing).

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Few years into a position I’d say. Comes back when you move up.

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never but you stop caring

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Once you pay off your loans

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After therapy and medication for me, tbh.

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10 years

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