> ensure that you're always learning That's a good idea in general, but it doesn't address the specific problem of imposter syndrome. > This is something impo

> ensure that you're always learning That's a good idea in general, but it doesn't address the specific problem of imposter syndrome. > This is something imposters don't do. If you believe that this is true then it addresses the problem of imposter syndrome. The danger is that you might then have to deal with cognitive dissonance if you were confronted with someone who ramped so slowly or started from so far behind that they couldn't be expected to make a net positive contribution to the team within a reasonable timeframe. It's entirely possible to try and fail, and while we should all admire the "try," that doesn't mean you or your employer should be on the hook for funding it.