Any professional here who suffer from imposter syndrome? I know

>>2912645
I'm in similar shoes to you anon. I think the best way to combat it is to realize that it's just your own brain deceiving you. Your brain automatically is dismissing positive things and fact and focusing on negative emotions instead. Realizing that your brain is thinking illogically is the first step to overcoming things. I'm not fully there yet myself, but I think I am at least somewhat functional.

Try to maybe list out things that are concrete fact, and look at it as objectively as you can. don't include thoughts or feelings, just list out facts. For example, from what you have mentioned:
-you have 6 years of professional experience
-you have worked for multiple companies, which means several different people have independently decided your skills are what they need
-you got hired at a large studio
-you have been working there a year which means you must have passed any probation period
-they are offering you a contract for three years which means they are happy with what you've been doing

Any doubts you have are just thoughts or emotions that you personally carry with you, but it isn't supported by how others view you at all. Objectively you are in a good position and doing a good job, so just focus on that instead of getting in negative mental spirals.

Also this is just a guess, but if you have lots of experience in various roles then you probably bring different things to the table that the two newbie grads can't.

>>2912645
Well, if they specialized in whatever field you're in it's only natural they'd have a better skillset than you right now, right? The company hired you for 3 years for a reason despite not having this education... Don't disappoint them my man, prove you deserve it.

>>2912645
That's good, your colleagues are there specifically to create an environment that will push you more than you could on your own.
Just don't try to fuck with them, stay a bit longer than you need to and do honest work.

>>2912713
>probably bring different things to the table that the two newbie grads can't.
This is what I hope, but I can't help the feeling that they do specific things better than me. Things I should learn quickly to compete for my positon. Just not sure where.

>>2912730
>Don't disappoint them my man, prove you deserve it.
>>2912741
>stay a bit longer than you need to and do honest work.
I've put down overtime and weekends up until now to make up for it but it isn't really helpful. I just get tired and gained a lot of weight.

>>2912645
Look at it like this, do you think ANYONE would waist their time with someone if they thought they were useless? That they would be willing to fork over thousands of dollars on someone who's not worth it?

For 6 years? I think not. You've got the skills and are competent. That's why you've been chosen anon, cus you have skills and are meant to be there.

>>2913102
>do you think ANYONE would waist their time with someone
Obviously he does and is aware that it's a mental problem.

>>2912645
>. I am finishing my first year in a new huge studio and they want to sign a three year contract with me. They are paying me a lot. More than my parents made together back home in my small town.
pretty much me, once i saw the fat checks i said fuck this imposter syndrome shit. Get over it, the younger set will appreciate you not crumbling like a bitch when they ask you for advice.

>giving a fuck about your embloyers

Just go with the flow and see where it takes you. Do what you're paid for and not much beyond that. Its just a job and you're a specialist, not an unqualified worker. You'll end up doing something else yet 4 years down the road. Maybe you'll get fired, more likely the company will tank or go throw out 75% of the staff like BioWare did. Or maybe you'll get an offer for a different position.

The management is responsible for division of labor, if you're not the guy for the job they already committed to their mistake and are happy about it. Just be sure to maintain good communication with everyone involved and relax.

I trace for a living. zero fucks given. Art is nothing more than a business for me now. Eventually I'll make 3-4k comfortably with my biz-methodology... at that point I'll get back into it for the love and taste. But until then, it's shill and grind.

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>>2913935
Fuck off Ilya