Setting up for a stumble

[PBancroft]

Despite being fairly low in the food chain, I've found myself to be doing some high profile work in the past few months. So far everything seems to be going OK, but I can't help but think people are thinking more highly of me than I am actually capable of. Business as usual almost seems to have turned into a bit of a gauntlet of relentless tests.

Ever felt let you can see a fall coming long before it does?

 

[Maz]

Sounds like it can only be a good thing.
What is it you do and how come you're taking on more responsibility?

 

[MossCommuter]

I am living proof of the Peter Principle

 

[longers]

Ever felt let you can see a fall coming long before it does?

Hopefully that's just your skill at assessing situations and problems before they crop up and a good example of one reason why people think so highly of you?

 

[Spinney]

In the days when I had a proper job I was always vaguely surprised that people hadn't yet 'found me out' (i.e. spotted I couldn't do the job) - but this must just have been lack of confidence on my part as I got promoted in all three jobs. My sister said the same about her jobs.

 

[longers]

I turned down a promotion recently, hopefully time will prove me right. Given the chance again I still would.

 

[buggi]

i think a lot more people think this of themselves than actually let on. i reckon having a high profile job is 90% enthusiasm/bluffing and 10% knowledge

Edit: in my case is 90% flirting and 10% knowledge

 

[meenaghman]

This is how businesses in general work..the boss will never say you're doing a good Job because then he will gave to pay you more. If you are doing a job above your payscale..then relax..either ask for more money for the extra responsibility or else if the sh.t hits the fan say sorry mate.. not my responsibility..above my paygrade.

 

[Globalti]

I disagree, I have an excellent boss who tells me I'm doing a great job and increases my salary every other year by considerably more than the standard company increase.

 

[gbb]

Despite being fairly low in the food chain, I've found myself to be doing some high profile work in the past few months. So far everything seems to be going OK, but I can't help but think people are thinking more highly of me than I am actually capable of. Business as usual almost seems to have turned into a bit of a gauntlet of relentless tests.

Ever felt let you can see a fall coming long before it does?

Has it occured to you that someone might actually be testing you..they may have recognised something in you ?
Grooming you for better things perhaps ?
Its also possible that someones just passing the workload 'lower down the foodchain' as you put it.

Either way...do you struggle with it ?.
For a long time, i always thought i was limited in my potential...but that was coming from me. I've always worked hard, taken whats thrown at me and its paid dividends. I have no qualifications yet always seemed to have 'good' and responsible jobs. I always wondered why that was...simply because ( i assume) they recognise something in me and i'm willing to give anything a go.

Relentless tests ?...i thrive on them. Best thing i ever did was change career, scary as hell at times, but its been rewarding, particually to my sense of self belief. Keeps life interesting as well.

 

[TVC]

I got to a senior position in Engineering Product Development Management, reset the clock and started again at the bottom in Production Management and I'm now moving into a critical role within my current company. Still I wonder sometimes how long it will be before they find me out.

The one thing to remember is that the majority of people don't want responsibility and are looking for someone to tell them what to do with their day. So Kaipaith, if you're the one who is taking on responsibility and getting stuff done, those above you will be impressed because you show application and a willingness to perform. Whilst those below or on your level will be glad it's not them, and they can still hide where it's comfortable.

Confidence is all, you're not heading for a fall.

 

[Halfmanhalfbike]

It's called 'impostor syndrome' and most of us suffer from it - the feeling that we're not really good enough and will be found out one day. It's been researched!

Yes but in my case it's true!