am I the only one that feels nervous on my first day at work.

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January 6,2023 at 2:12AM UTC

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am I the only one that feels nervous on my first day at work. started my first day at my dream job. Seams like everyone else is so over qualified. am i wrong for feelling this way?

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AnonymousJanuary 6,2023 at 2:34AM UTC
It's called Imposter Syndrome. Just take it things one day at a time
AnonymousJanuary 6,2023 at 2:39AM UTC
If it makes you feel any better, I'm a month into my job and I'm still nervous. It's a total career change for me and I just want to do a good job. When you say everyone else is so overqualified, do you think that's a result of them being there for a long time or a result of them not advancing within the company? What is making you nervous specifically?
Give yourself some grace as you adjust.
Jocelyn LyonsJanuary 6,2023 at 7:27PM UTC
Not at all! I think if you are nervous, it's a good thing. It means you want to do well and shows you care. That said, give yourself grace and try not to compare yourself to others. Everyone brings different skills and abilities to their companies. You were hired for a reason!