In this podcast, the hosts discuss their insecurities at work including imposter syndrome and feelings of not being 'enough'. They also talk about comparing themselves to others and ways to combat self-doubt. They delve into professional relationships, career changes, and the insecurities that arise when eating at work. The hosts share personal experiences and offer insights on decision-making.
Comparing oneself to coworkers and feeling inadequate leads to self-doubt and imposter syndrome.
Social insecurities in the workplace include concerns about building relationships and being judged for social interactions.
Deep dives
Comparing oneself to coworkers
One of the main work insecurities discussed in the podcast episode is the tendency to compare oneself to coworkers. The hosts share their experiences of feeling inadequate or judging themselves harshly when they see others excelling or putting in more effort at work. They discuss the effects of imposter syndrome and how it leads to self-doubt and questioning of one's own abilities and work ethic.
Social insecurities at work
Another topic explored in the episode is the social insecurities that arise in the workplace. The hosts talk about the pressure to build relationships and friendships with coworkers, fearing that not being well-liked or connected with others might affect their career prospects. They share their concerns about being judged for their social interactions, such as snacking habits, eating at desks, or choosing different cafeterias or restaurants for lunch.
Doubts about career choices
The hosts also discuss insecurities related to career choices and job satisfaction. They share their thoughts on whether they genuinely love their roles or are as passionate about their careers as their coworkers may appear to be. They question if they should be looking for something better or if they should be more content with their current jobs. The episode touches on the fear of being on the wrong career path and the uncertainty of what the future holds.
Indecisiveness and pressure in workplace decisions
One additional insecurity highlighted in the episode is the pressure to make decisions in the workplace and the fear of making the wrong choice. The hosts discuss various scenarios, such as choosing lunch spots or making team decisions, and share their experiences of feeling self-conscious or constantly second-guessing their choices. They delve into the anxiety of appearing indecisive or potentially disrupting the lives of others in the process.
Today we dive into things that make us feel insecure at work! We discuss our personal worries and how we deal with things like comparison and feelings of not being 'enough'. We talk about impostor syndrome and what it means to feel 'certain' in a job or a career path. We talk about how we combat these feelings of self-doubt - and also discuss other silly work insecurities! Join us as we get vulnerable with y'all about our feelings :)