Don’t let imposter syndrome get the better of you!

After slaving away in the company for 3 years, I took voluntary redundancy without any offer in hand. I’ll be leaving next week and I’ve only now started creating my CV.

For many weeks I postponed creating a CV because it gave me the ick, my hopelessness and worry got the better of me and just made me feel a bit numb. I couldn’t do anything.

But tonight after a good old fight with the gf (she drives me insane but I love her), I decided to channel my anger into something productive and started creating my CV. After writing down all my responsibilities and achievements I realised just how far I’d come, despite my low tenure I achieved a lot in VMware. I got vast exposure to many different products and teams.. It really made me realise I was beating myself up and underestimating myself. You don’t see how far you’ve come until you stop to look back.

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"Impostor syndrome"
"Fake it 'til you make it"
"Challenge yourself"

All the same thing, the only difference is your level of self confidence.

What is CV?

I stopped reading when you said that gave you the ick so congrats or I’m sorry.

I'm not nearly competent enough to have to deal with imposter syndrome

Moral of the story "work from office, there will be no at home fights with GF"

Good for you and good luck !
Working at BC can ruin relationships or marriage! That's for sure!

Good luck to you, also declined, no offer secured such was the unhappiness with the offer. You don't get into VMware unless you're something special, back yourself, you'll be alright

Just give her a good sh-g. Send me a copy of the video :-)

“She drives me insane”…dude, don’t do “opposites attract”. Go with “we think the same way”. That’s more important than a job. Make that decision now rather than when there are kids and assets to split. That goes for her too.

God speed my friend, I am sure you will do well and find something soon.

Bro it’s V day tomorrow 🫣

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