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Diagnosing oneself with imposter syndrome (or, at the other end of the spectrum, recognizing the Dunning–Kruger effect in oneself) is a perfect catch 22. This
by harpocrates 9y ago
Diagnosing oneself with imposter syndrome (or, at the other end of the spectrum, recognizing the Dunning–Kruger effect in oneself) is a perfect catch 22.
This article hits the nail on the head: being slightly paranoid and doubting oneself is a pretty essential part of being a good developer. It's (in most cases) pretty normal. The key is to try and detach your self-worth from the problems you face. You aren't any less good because you couldn't solve that bug last week.
- true_tuna 9y agoWell said
- numismatex 9y agoSure, but "putting in the hard work" doesn't equate to "deserving to be there" either. Add in females and minorities getting easier entry into universities, grant money and scholarships and voila, you've got plenty of people who work hard, who don't meet standards, with others that could achieve more locked out because they're not felt sorry for and celebrated with their inclusion. Many of the women that I know in IT workplaces, that were hired under the auspices of "culture", were hired because they were attractive and notionally competent on paper or shoed-in because they fit multiple minority demographics. When a mass of people are definitely imposters, those that fit the same demographics can definitely feel like they're imposters when they're not. I find it amusing when someone's hired for all the wrong reasons and turns out to be the best fit of all for a position. I've experienced that myself.