I'mma put an imposter in your imposter
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Fuck.
'Winging it' is a skill.
This version of the meme doesn’t capture the contempt in her look. I feel less judged
Ah, getting gender envy from a meme once again
Genuinely curious, what do you mean by that?
I'm a trans girl (haven't transitioned yet though :c) and the woman in this meme is soooo pretty, makes me wish I was her.
How many trans girls does it take to change a light bulb?
Only one and you don't even need a light bulb. Tell her she is beautiful, and she will light up the room!
You're all pretty 🥰
Here is the original source if anyone wants to do the quiz.

Fantastic, this was exactly what I needed to get into my most ambitious project that starts tomorrow, thanks!
Man, as someone who dealt with that super hard at a job, this is a great way to make someone feel even worse. Bravo!
I love the art style! Do you know who the artist is?
I've seen it around before but would like to know as well.

I don't typically experience imposter syndrome.
However, it is my understanding that the majority of people I know seem to experience imposter syndrome (likely influenced by the fact that my social circle is mostly academics)
Thus I seem to be the odd one out in this respect, paradoxically causing me to feel like an imposter for not experiencing imposter syndrome.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
So is it still imposter syndrome if I can recognize that I am in fact decently competent but think any recognition for said competency is at best stupid at worst a fine excuse to commit self sabotage? Because I could do an action of complete selflessness and heroism but if anyone congratulates me I will threaten their lives.
6 years of college and 2 years of supervised fieldwork and I still get imposter syndrome.
8 years of college here. Three degrees! Also well over 2 decades of industry experience.
And I have good news. In 20 years you will probably still have impostor syndrome because you will probably still be a decent person who is willing to question themselves and isn't an arrogant jerk. :>
I love the way you have put this.
I love to hear that it was received as intended!
Though I’ll also add one thing that HAS changed without me having to stop being decent to others or critical of myself (in a healthy way): Whether it’s something at work or at some, I have learned to blunt that urge to get somebody’s approval to do something before I do it. It’s a mix of some earned confidence, and of wanting to own my decisions, all in the context of teaching myself to be decisive and act rather than analyze and discuss with others while never doing anything.
And that last bit isn’t my inevitable turn back into the productivity-obsessed conservative asshole I was raised to be. It is self care after a lifetime of raw dogging ADHD. So the first part about being decisive and trusting my judgment is very true, but the second part about just doing anything is probably even moreso in my case. It includes getting things done that I desperately want to do for my personal life and well being. I have built so much shit this summer with my own two hands that my body has gun as much benefit as my mind.
Some doubt I guess is healthy. The idea that it’s a sign I’m not an asshole yet is one I want to lean into. My field is known for its arrogant assholes, unfortunately.
You are so spot on about owning decisions and shedding that doubt. It’s something I’m also working on. Experience helps. Being the expert in the room for the first time is daunting for anyone.
Yes, my imposter syndrome comes from my perception of being too lazy, not my ability to do my job when I'm actually doing it.
Wait, doesn't pretending to have imposter syndrome without strong reasons look hypocritical?
What chemicals can cause me brain damage just enough to erase this meme from my head?
Imposter syndrome would require me to care about your opinion. Since I am not Good I do not care about your opinion, so no I am not Good enough to have imposter syndrome.

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