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Just started a gov internship and I already feel like I’m failing one week in. I’m so scared my mental illnesses are going to ruin this opportunity- especially since this is my dream internship. I feel major imposter syndrome and don’t know how cope
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Anonymous 17w

Nobody knows what they’re doing either. Fake it till you make it

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Anonymous 17w

i mean if the last few months have proven anything it’s that you can have a very successful government career even if you have no qualifications and you’re also a terribke human being. I wouldn’t be too worried but i can also empathize with how you’re feeling

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 17w

I feel like I’ve been faking it for three years working on research projects and now this great position- but my luck is going to run out at some point and ppl will see right through me. I don’t know how I even got all these opportunities…

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 17w

If you’re getting them then it means you deserve them! Don’t worry so much if you are worthy of being there and enjoy the moment. I know imposter syndrome can be a bitch just keep your head up

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 17w

Thank you 🥹 I’ll keep trying my best

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