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Imposter syndrome

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Percypink · 19/09/2023 21:02

I have been in my new role for 4 days and I realise as I am typing this it's a little extreme and early to be feeling like 'I really can't do this' but I'm here hoping for a little support. I am late 40s having changed to a completely different role but have a little relevant experience, or so I thought. My team are early 20s, all started within the past month/few weeks and are swimming along. I had an online orporate training event to go on for 2 days prior to starting and I feel i barely retained anything I was taught! This is only a short contract so no idea why I am stressing (what happens if I do bad and it affects my ability to get another job...Will I always need to refer to my notes...when will I be like everyone else and have the confidence?) It generally takes me about 5/6 months to feel confident and by the time I am more confident the contract will be finished. I thought I could do this as I come across really able and confident but now I am there I am not so sure. Help this menopausal woman feel like i can do it. Nobody my age I know ever changes job because of this but I had to change jobs as I have just left a very toxic workplace.

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Fire9636 · 20/09/2023 10:20

Write a list of key tasks on a daily and weekly basis. This always helps
me to properly structure my week and the details can go from there

Allwelcone · 20/09/2023 14:06

I had this in a new job 2 years ago, along with meno. Keep referring to your lists, be a thoughtful and pleasant colleague, be punctual, look groomed. I know "fake it till you make it" sounds like the flip side to imposter syndrome but all people see this was is a calm capable reliable colleague!

Fistralstorm · 24/09/2023 19:41

How are you doing @Percypink ?

Percypink · 24/09/2023 21:15

Thanks @Fistralstorm and to all who replied.I have now been moved into the contracts team of our organisation, lack of confidence was affecting me.

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