About 4 months ago I started a new job, and before I started I was really worried I wouldn't be good enough. On paper, it was a step up from my previous role. I was genuinely feeling sick with anxiety.
But in reality, the role is less senior, involves less responsibility, and requires a lower level of expertise than my old job. Everyone seems surprised by how quickly I've picked everything up and that I've been confident and involved in workshops and meetings etc from the start (I'm actually quite shy and introverted and have to try hard at work).
I have weekly check-ins with my line manager, and they're always asking me how I'm getting on, am I finding everything OK, etc, in a way that sounds like they think I should be struggling or something? Should I say I'm finding it a bit... easy? (Obviously I won't say easy!) I have a feeling it might be seen as a bit arrogant or pushy though? My line manager is nice, but also strikes me as a bit judgy. To be honest I wish I'd applied for the more senior role that was advertised at the time, but thought that was out of my league.