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Can I actually do this?

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Unicornnohorn · 13/10/2023 22:53

I’ve never really pushed myself in work, never really had that much confidence in myself, took supporting roles but often found myself bored and frustrated. So a month or so ago, I took a punt and applied for a more snr job. Never thought I’d get it but turns out a did. 3 stage interview and somehow I got it.

it’s a 20k pay rise. Like that’s crazy. I start in a few weeks and im getting a pretty serious case of imposter syndrome. Am I just a class a blagger? Am I being so foolish to accept the role, who do I think I am? I’m worried I can’t rise to the occasion and I’ll mess up

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saltinesandcoffeecups · 13/10/2023 23:12

Here’s my official grumpy face 😠 Don’t be ridiculous you got the job, you know you’re bored with your previous roles, and you know you worked hard to earn this new job. Knock it off and get in there and do the job.

Here’s my not grumpy face 😁. Well Done! Enjoy your success and stop listening to the doubts. Get in there and prove everyone right!

HoHoHoliday · 13/10/2023 23:05

You wrote a winning application and got through three stages of interview? Yes, you can absolutely do it. Not only can you do it, but you'll be brilliant at it! Accept the offer, take a breath, go in with your head held high and embrace the new challenge that you are clearly in need of and are more than capable of. Have faith in yourself.
And more than anything, enjoy that £20K pay rise!!

Purplecatshopaholic · 13/10/2023 23:05

They have put you through a rigorous process and clearly feel you are the best one for the job. If you need to fake/project confidence, do it - over time it won’t be fake as your actual confidence will grow - that’s what I did anyway and it’s served me well. You can do this.

redastherose · 13/10/2023 23:05

Imposter syndrome is the one major reason for women not pushing themselves forward in roles they can do. How many mediocre men have you come across in senior roles, there are loads of them out there and they never think they are anything other than fabulous! You'll smash this.

Gnomegnomegnome · 13/10/2023 23:04

They obviously saw something in you.

I get the imposter syndrome, I still have it a year in and still waiting for someone to call me out!

congratulations!

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Unicornnohorn · 13/10/2023 23:00

Thank you! I just keep thinking what if I don’t pass my probation because I’m too stupid or not good enough, then I’ll have left a stable job to take a chance on myself when I might not be worth it

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Amanitacae · 13/10/2023 22:55

Voted YABU because you can do this.

fuck imposter syndrome. You made it through a 3 stage interview.

if you still happen to be the wrong person for the job after that it shows that the people interviewing you don’t know the job themselves.

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