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So, there's this thing I learned (clumsily) early on, but it always gets me:
As you advance in your training and career, other people view you differently, even if you don't feel you've changed or know enough fit in that new category. That matters. 1/n
As you advance in your training and career, other people view you differently, even if you don't feel you've changed or know enough fit in that new category. That matters. 1/n
You're a grad student now! Yay!
But part of your brain knows you were just recently *not* a grad student, & what if "they" realize you don't belong here?
Instead: This is further than most ppl go in their edu, K-12 & undergrads look up to you, your mentors see your potential.
But part of your brain knows you were just recently *not* a grad student, & what if "they" realize you don't belong here?
Instead: This is further than most ppl go in their edu, K-12 & undergrads look up to you, your mentors see your potential.
You got your MS/PhD! Whoa!
But part of your brain reminds you how hard you had to work through your dissertation, and can you really do the next big thing?
Instead: You did the thing, whether it came easily or not, and you will be able to do the next thing.
But part of your brain reminds you how hard you had to work through your dissertation, and can you really do the next big thing?
Instead: You did the thing, whether it came easily or not, and you will be able to do the next thing.
You're a faculty member now. Wow.
But part of your brain whispers how many other great candidates there were, and are you really even qualified for this job?
Instead: You are in the position of authority now. Your support (or not) will directly change other ppls trajectories.
But part of your brain whispers how many other great candidates there were, and are you really even qualified for this job?
Instead: You are in the position of authority now. Your support (or not) will directly change other ppls trajectories.
Well, I've forgotten to add the numbers above (5/n now, if you're counting).
tl;dr:
How you view yourself is important. You should also keep in mind how others perceive you and your status.
tl;dr:
How you view yourself is important. You should also keep in mind how others perceive you and your status.
