Kevin Wallace Prize Winners: CCNA Security Course Nathan Chee Jeff Schnack Joshua Cooke Ryan Clardy Jordan Strickland CCNA Collaboration Course Martin Menard Thomas Vincent LeMay Daniel Miller Moreno sebastian peña DevanRaj Didn't win? Get them here: Checkout Kevin's CCNA Security Course ➡️➡️ bit.ly/2QAtCqL Checkout Kevin's CCNA Collab Course ➡️➡️ bit.ly/2rG7AEk #DROPABOMBAL Winners: Prize: CCNA Packet Tracer Labs Anthony Garcia Brazen212 Jason Tucker Man Thing Nicolas Taveras Didn't win? Get it here: bit.ly/2ze7hoP
I've been in IT for 15 years and I still feel like I fake my way through it most days. I just remember, this job isn't about knowing the answers, it is about finding them.
I've been in IT for 15 years, since college, I have my CCNP R&S, CCNA Sec, VCP DCV (recerting soon) and few MCSA/E's. I am constantly googling problems, constantly hitting up VMware, MS and Cisco KB's and finding people's blogs or youtube's to fix problem and constantly feel like 'I don't know what the heck I'm doing, hope they don't find out.' Yet, the reality is that we can never know it all, in fact, the more I learn, the more I realize that I don't know much at all. At the end of the day, my job is to know what my Job requires and what they need. I don't need to do voice, so I don't have to know it but I know iWan since I have to deal with it. So great video and something I know a lot of other Sys, Network, Virtual and other admins and engineer have dealt with a lot and great when people talk about it since it's a natural feeling when we get faced with a new problem we've never encountered.
Thank you for making this video. As a young black woman sometimes I am made to feel inadequate about my skills. I work with a tyrant Mr I.T. who think he knows everything. Sometimes I look to him for advice as a noob and he yells and talk down. I am starting to see his curtain coming down where he really dont know that much either. This video made me feel ten times better about my position. B.T.W I just passed my CCENT and feel very empowered on my networking journey!
You will run into some of those people in IT. Not everywhere but some places. Look for that when interviewing and find a place where people understand that everyone has gained knowledge of different things and at different levels. Good ideas and solutions come from every level of the IT team.
Congrats on earning your CCENT. Been in IT 15+ years, this topic is still relevant. Seen a lot of changes in IT and one thing that hasn't- there will always be Mr. ITs. LOL. Keep your head up, stay positive
Drake Bell My comment may have seemed like it was made to respond to a sarcastic comment but, rest assured, I did not mean it that way. I simply looked it up because I wanted to reference this quote in the future, and I had to make sure it was legit.
NetworkChuck, I just want to say thank you for this video. I have been in the IT industry for going on 12 years and I have always wanted to get into IT since I was in Middle School (father is a database/SQL IT guy). I did obtain my Associates degree in Networking but did not get my CCNA R&S then. It was not until 6 years later that I got off my but and got my CCNA as that was when I finally made the steps to go into Networking and get away from PC Tech work. I always wanted to get into Networking but due to work and family, I just never found the time to start my CCNA path. I was also in the thought that I would not be able to learn the skills enough for the CCNA. I have been dealing with this same thought (Impostor Syndrome) in my head for all 12 years and I actually suffer with Depression which really amplifies the thoughts into something that is not healthy; trust me, I would dwell on it for weeks at a time thinking am I in the right industry, did I make a mistake getting into networking and IT all together, am I only good enough as say a fast food place (nothing wrong with it, just thoughts I had on myself). These are real thoughts that i have lived with for the last 12 years. I have just recently copped with the idea that I am in the right industry, as it is something that I love as I find myself watching your channel and other channels for hours on end from structured cabling to Router Patterson in CUCM (I'm also a Collab guy as well). I currently work as the Telecom and Network Administrator for my company that is actually a global company and in charge of the North, Central & South America sites. I am on the same path that you are sir as I have finished my CCNP SWITCH & ROUTE exams and studying for my TSHOOT (hope to complete it in January and plan to scheduled it sometime this week). I want to wish you the best in all of your ventures, and please keep making these videos. I never comment on videos but this one really spoke to me and I had to let you know that as you have seen in the other comments and like you said, we all go through it and it is really good to know that we are not the only ones who feel this way.
Awesome video. I've been in the IT field for almost 13 years but just now getting started in the networking field. I have my ICND 2 exam tomorrow and a Network Admin interview with my current employer on Wednesday.
I've been working as a Network Analyst for almost a year now, and my Imposter Syndrome is fading as time goes by, once I got the job and meet my team they all had years of experience on Networking and all I had was my CCNA R&S and at first I kept thinking if my CCNA was enough for the job I had to do. What I did to stop my Imposter Syndrome was to study somenthing new EVERYDAY, doesn't have to be full course, just a piece of article on Cisco Forum was enough and that to stop the Imposter Syndrome was to never stop learning, if kept learning stuff one day my Imposter Syndrome will go away completely, cause I know how hard I'm working to be the best at what I do.
I got my bachelors degree in network communications management 6 years ago but hadn’t worked towards any other certa until now. The imposter syndrome significantly decreased when I got my CCENT, of all things. Somehow that cert actually proved to me that I had knowledge that was actually in my head and not just something I googled.
Thank you for this chuck. I was a former network engineer and I can relate to you. I struggled almost every single day and even though I got the task accomplished and nothing bad happened the doubt was always in the back of my mind waiting for me to slip and haunt me. I'm currently an InfoSec engineer and that feat sometimes still roams my head. I appreciate you being so open in this videos and hopefully one day we can meet and talk.
Honestly, this was kind of a breath of fresh air. I always get hyped watching the channel but I almost can't put into words the stress that comes with this environment as a whole. It's a passion to be in this industry with things growing and developing rapidly but sometimes, you hit that brick wall of struggle that wants to tear you down and make you rethink your entire profession and what you wanted to strive to become. It can be scary and irritating when you're met with someone next to you that grasps a certain concept right away while you're fighting yourself to understand but also feeling sidelined. The beauty of IT as a whole is that it can only get better with time and determination. Find that lacking ability and build that character while progressing forward. Great vid buddy! seeing struggles from all ends of the board help out and define the nature of the work we do. Keep up the great work!
Man it was so encouraging hearing that other more experience IT personal have this issue. I remember when I was ask to be the cisco lab tutor at the college I go to. I was so excited to get the position, but then when the excitement had left I was like crack do I really know this to teach someone else. In hindsight I really value that feeling cause it push me to not only learn the material, but learn it in a way I can explain it to someone else. IT is awesome!!
Great video. Here are my takes on how to deal with IS: 1/ Take advantage of travel routes to review CBT Nugget or technical contents 2/ Join user groups: they meet locally, they know where you are, and might be able to support your job 3/ Make use of others' knowledge yourself. Don't be competitive, be a team. 4/ Keep track of your certifications. 5/ If you don't feel stupid every now and then you're not hanging out with the right people. Keep learning from as many people as you can.
Nobody knows everything in IT. It's impossible. But you have to know you're doing your best and youre continuously learning itll help to boost your confidence.
Been a Network admin for 5+ years now. you will never know anything at all times! the more you know the more you realize that you don't know all the answers. The best advice I have and it has worked for me in the past is understand you environment and make a playbook of all issues and solutions. that playbook has save my ass so many times before.
You really feel this before going into interviews. I just remind myself that everyone is on their own journey. I just remain honest and open. "Hey, I can't do that but I'm willing to learn. Or I'm actually studying that right now." Most employers love it.
I know this video is older but I cannot tell you how much this video helped me. I am in school right now and deal with this all the time. THANK YOU!!!!!!
That's a good reason to go back and study your certification's exam topics whenever you have spare time, so you don't forget the information. This is something I do on a small scale but make sure I make some time for it.
Dude I thought I was the only one lol I’ve been in an entry level network admin/low voltage tech job for over a year now. I constantly have this feeling. This video has for sure helped, so much so I’m now a bit more confident in my lack knowledge and becoming less afraid of admitting. I also find it helps me with trouble shooting issues and I’m more confident in admitting I do not know and more confident and DETERMINED to find the answers, awesome video, thank you.
Already commented but I'd also add that keeping a. "go to" memory is another strategy. Something you did yourself, where you know those around you were glad you could help. If that nagging doubtful inner voice pipes up, just challenge it with the memory of when you made yourself proud.
Many jobs require soooo much information to be retained for their jobs. I used to be a gunsmith and had to retain a lot of info and often felt imposter syndrome. I used that imposter syndrome as motivation to review and study more. Also seeing videos like Chuck's helped, being able to relate to other people in my occupational community being so honest and relatable, really helped me feel more comfortable at my competency level.
I have my favorite three pieces of advise. 1) It is easier to duplicate success than it is to avoid failure. Allow me to expand on this one. There will always be someone better than you. Seek these people out, learn from them, allow them to help lift you up to their standard. No one has ever gotten to where they are without the assistance of a mentor in their life. There will always be people that are not up to your standard, so pay it forward and help those that are prepared to work hard and learn. Those that are better than you will appreciate you lifting some of the load from their shoulders. The person that you lift can help lift the load from your shoulders. We all get to where we are by standing upon the shoulders of giants.
Thanks for this video man!! I have about two years and a half in IT experience but I still feel like a newbie; I will definitely keep that advise on constantly learning to improve myself and grow my technical knowledge.
I'm glad I found this video... I've been in IT for 12 years full time.. since i was 20. I have always had the fear that if i'm not labbing/studying/working day to day.. that im going to lose all my experience... It feels like an anxiety and only seems to get worse as i get older. Its good to know others out there feel the same.
Its very true, how we need to update ourselves in the IT world. The best recommendation i feel is important to give out is keep reading books and learning new stuff. Cheers.
It may be better to be determined to learn even if you "don't know anything." I know this video is 3 years old, but I just came across it at 12:24 AM in the morning, haha. Thank you so much for the advice. Continuous learning may be the best approach in the IT field, but also in any field outside of it.
You guys may not realize this, but you are really greatly helping me change my path in life and I'm sure a lot of others as well. I'm going to try to find a job and move to the DFW area sometime early next year since I'm almost done with my CCNA. Maybe I'll run into you guys!
Excellent video on something that affects so much people specially in IT where things can get ambigous i know someone whos an excellent developer and somehow hes always unconfident in his skills, is hard to make them see theyre incredible but we gotta keep trying!
So I watched this video a couple months ago and I didn't give much credence to "imposter syndrome" but, about an hour ago I just got offered my first job in IT (systems analyst) and now I get it! I'm trying to recall everything I said I could do in my interview and thinking "holy shit can I really do these things". Rewatching this video now and thank you for making it.
I most definitely suffer from imposter syndrome and it's great that you made a video about it. I've felt this even in other jobs that required a vast amount of knowledge.
Great video! It would be cool to have your dad talk about IT job expectations as a boss, what he looks on when hiring newcomers and experts alike, what skills stand out the most for him and what a typical day looks like. Problems and how he address a team to solve them. That’d be cool 😎
Thank you so much for speaking about this. It's such a important issue and is common amongst undergrads... We sometimes feel like we won't be good enough
I love your content! I am finishing up my degree in Network Management Technology and even though I am positive I know a lot, I'm still worried I don't know enough.
Throughout the years I have learned that we all not perfect in all we do and that's the philosophy I go by everyday and that helps me getting passed the imposter syndrome..
It was something that I had back when I first started my career in IT. This is a common thing for everyone not just in IT but it is pretty common in IT as we have to deal with so much change now a day's.
So refreshing to hear amazing professionals experience this too. I know I'm decent, but holy hell when I get a coding challenge during a tech interview, I'm a hot-mess of anxiety.
I just hold my breathe and put my best foot forward and allow my skills to speak for themselves and definitely stay abreast we the ever changing IT world.
I’m personally just getting into the IT field so a lot of imposter syndrome here. I’m trying everyday to learn something from others to succeed in the field.
I was once told to sit back in a meeting and take everything in. Once you have had time to reflect on what was said, send a group email to the attendees to sum up and add your points
We all lavk confidence when doing something foreign. Stick with it until you get comfortable. Comfort breeds confidence. Confidence eliminates Impostor Syndrome.
Dealing with imposter syndrome in a retail environment is a little different, but at the end of the day you have to find a way to convince yourself that hey, you're smart and you have earned the knowledge.
I started my first IT job in a NOC about 3 months ago and I’m really feeling this way right now, the training was really subpar too so that didn’t help. This video made me feel better though!
I deal with imposter syndrome by reminding myself that everyone is constantly learning and growing, especially in a field like IT. It never stops evolving, so you shouldn't either.
I got my engineering degree back in 2009 but i was not able to land an engineering job until 2014 so yeah, you can imagine i suffer from this all the time. Its important to let everyone know that this is very common and almost everyone goes through it at least once.
Me n my friend,we always have this syndrome...day in day out...but we come out of it by motivating each other. It's just a matter of looking around of who u were not who u are now. Thanks
How to deal with "IS"? I got it bad a few months ago when asked to teach CCNA RS and Security. One of the other tutors helped when I told him of my doubts, saying it's impossible to know everything. We all have gaps, those who say they don't are just kidding themselves. Remember your Certification, it proves you have the ability and knowledge. Trust that.
When I find myself thinking that I don’t belong here I work harder to ensure I do belong. I also have a good support network of people to verbalize those insecurities...and they help me set up a good plan not meet or exceed the qualifications
I’m currently in school and I deal with this often. I second guess myself a lot. I personally keep reading and reaching out to my instructors to help clarify or verify that I think am processing a topic the correct way. I listen to videos amd claases that I have recorded.
I have been working in IT since 1989 which the industry has changed and staying current. I work in Michigan,Indiana, Kentucky and Texas which my white co workers talk about imposter syndrome. I just say, study and stay current. Downey California
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CCNA Security Course
Nathan Chee
Jeff Schnack
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Ryan Clardy
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I've been in IT for 15 years and I still feel like I fake my way through it most days. I just remember, this job isn't about knowing the answers, it is about finding them.
I've been in IT for 15 years, since college, I have my CCNP R&S, CCNA Sec, VCP DCV (recerting soon) and few MCSA/E's. I am constantly googling problems, constantly hitting up VMware, MS and Cisco KB's and finding people's blogs or youtube's to fix problem and constantly feel like 'I don't know what the heck I'm doing, hope they don't find out.' Yet, the reality is that we can never know it all, in fact, the more I learn, the more I realize that I don't know much at all. At the end of the day, my job is to know what my Job requires and what they need. I don't need to do voice, so I don't have to know it but I know iWan since I have to deal with it.
So great video and something I know a lot of other Sys, Network, Virtual and other admins and engineer have dealt with a lot and great when people talk about it since it's a natural feeling when we get faced with a new problem we've never encountered.
you the Dawg! Techno Spyder
How much you make? >_>
Thank you for making this video. As a young black woman sometimes I am made to feel inadequate about my skills. I work with a tyrant Mr I.T. who think he knows everything. Sometimes I look to him for advice as a noob and he yells and talk down. I am starting to see his curtain coming down where he really dont know that much either. This video made me feel ten times better about my position. B.T.W I just passed my CCENT and feel very empowered on my networking journey!
You should find a new company to work at and that guy should get his ass kicked.
What line of work do you do?
You will run into some of those people in IT. Not everywhere but some places. Look for that when interviewing and find a place where people understand that everyone has gained knowledge of different things and at different levels. Good ideas and solutions come from every level of the IT team.
Congrats on your CCENT, keep up the good work & I hope you find somewhere you feel valued at. People have lost the idea of valuing your employees
Congrats on earning your CCENT. Been in IT 15+ years, this topic is still relevant. Seen a lot of changes in IT and one thing that hasn't- there will always be Mr. ITs. LOL. Keep your head up, stay positive
“Never memorize something that you can look up.”
― Albert Einstein
I looked it up and it is, in fact, a quote from the great Einstein.
I also memorized it. How ironic
Drake Bell My comment may have seemed like it was made to respond to a sarcastic comment but, rest assured, I did not mean it that way.
I simply looked it up because I wanted to reference this quote in the future, and I had to make sure it was legit.
NetworkChuck,
I just want to say thank you for this video. I have been in the IT industry for going on 12 years and I have always wanted to get into IT since I was in Middle School (father is a database/SQL IT guy). I did obtain my Associates degree in Networking but did not get my CCNA R&S then. It was not until 6 years later that I got off my but and got my CCNA as that was when I finally made the steps to go into Networking and get away from PC Tech work. I always wanted to get into Networking but due to work and family, I just never found the time to start my CCNA path. I was also in the thought that I would not be able to learn the skills enough for the CCNA.
I have been dealing with this same thought (Impostor Syndrome) in my head for all 12 years and I actually suffer with Depression which really amplifies the thoughts into something that is not healthy; trust me, I would dwell on it for weeks at a time thinking am I in the right industry, did I make a mistake getting into networking and IT all together, am I only good enough as say a fast food place (nothing wrong with it, just thoughts I had on myself). These are real thoughts that i have lived with for the last 12 years. I have just recently copped with the idea that I am in the right industry, as it is something that I love as I find myself watching your channel and other channels for hours on end from structured cabling to Router Patterson in CUCM (I'm also a Collab guy as well). I currently work as the Telecom and Network Administrator for my company that is actually a global company and in charge of the North, Central & South America sites.
I am on the same path that you are sir as I have finished my CCNP SWITCH & ROUTE exams and studying for my TSHOOT (hope to complete it in January and plan to scheduled it sometime this week). I want to wish you the best in all of your ventures, and please keep making these videos. I never comment on videos but this one really spoke to me and I had to let you know that as you have seen in the other comments and like you said, we all go through it and it is really good to know that we are not the only ones who feel this way.
Confidence. If you have it, everything else is researchable and learnable.
Awesome video. I've been in the IT field for almost 13 years but just now getting started in the networking field. I have my ICND 2 exam tomorrow and a Network Admin interview with my current employer on Wednesday.
Good luck, you got both of these!
lexington476 thank you! Much appreciated!
Keetoofalltrades good luck!
Congrats!!! That is super cool; really proud moment in your life!
Waiting to hear good news on you pass ICND 2
I've been working as a Network Analyst for almost a year now, and my Imposter Syndrome is fading as time goes by, once I got the job and meet my team they all had years of experience on Networking and all I had was my CCNA R&S and at first I kept thinking if my CCNA was enough for the job I had to do. What I did to stop my Imposter Syndrome was to study somenthing new EVERYDAY, doesn't have to be full course, just a piece of article on Cisco Forum was enough and that to stop the Imposter Syndrome was to never stop learning, if kept learning stuff one day my Imposter Syndrome will go away completely, cause I know how hard I'm working to be the best at what I do.
Your dad could pass for a brother. That’s a blessing to have everyone involved in same thing.
Been in IT for over 20 yrs, and I always doubt my skills. Yet, I am convinced I can learn anything.
I got my bachelors degree in network communications management 6 years ago but hadn’t worked towards any other certa until now. The imposter syndrome significantly decreased when I got my CCENT, of all things. Somehow that cert actually proved to me that I had knowledge that was actually in my head and not just something I googled.
Thank you for this chuck. I was a former network engineer and I can relate to you. I struggled almost every single day and even though I got the task accomplished and nothing bad happened the doubt was always in the back of my mind waiting for me to slip and haunt me. I'm currently an InfoSec engineer and that feat sometimes still roams my head. I appreciate you being so open in this videos and hopefully one day we can meet and talk.
Honestly, this was kind of a breath of fresh air. I always get hyped watching the channel but I almost can't put into words the stress that comes with this environment as a whole. It's a passion to be in this industry with things growing and developing rapidly but sometimes, you hit that brick wall of struggle that wants to tear you down and make you rethink your entire profession and what you wanted to strive to become. It can be scary and irritating when you're met with someone next to you that grasps a certain concept right away while you're fighting yourself to understand but also feeling sidelined. The beauty of IT as a whole is that it can only get better with time and determination. Find that lacking ability and build that character while progressing forward. Great vid buddy! seeing struggles from all ends of the board help out and define the nature of the work we do. Keep up the great work!
Man it was so encouraging hearing that other more experience IT personal have this issue. I remember when I was ask to be the cisco lab tutor at the college I go to. I was so excited to get the position, but then when the excitement had left I was like crack do I really know this to teach someone else. In hindsight I really value that feeling cause it push me to not only learn the material, but learn it in a way I can explain it to someone else. IT is awesome!!
Great video. Here are my takes on how to deal with IS:
1/ Take advantage of travel routes to review CBT Nugget or technical contents
2/ Join user groups: they meet locally, they know where you are, and might be able to support your job
3/ Make use of others' knowledge yourself. Don't be competitive, be a team.
4/ Keep track of your certifications.
5/ If you don't feel stupid every now and then you're not hanging out with the right people. Keep learning from as many people as you can.
Nobody knows everything in IT. It's impossible. But you have to know you're doing your best and youre continuously learning itll help to boost your confidence.
Been a Network admin for 5+ years now. you will never know anything at all times! the more you know the more you realize that you don't know all the answers. The best advice I have and it has worked for me in the past is understand you environment and make a playbook of all issues and solutions. that playbook has save my ass so many times before.
Thanks for talking about this. I've been in IT for over a decade and I feel like this alot. Glad to know I'm not alone.
You really feel this before going into interviews. I just remind myself that everyone is on their own journey. I just remain honest and open. "Hey, I can't do that but I'm willing to learn. Or I'm actually studying that right now." Most employers love it.
I know this video is older but I cannot tell you how much this video helped me. I am in school right now and deal with this all the time. THANK YOU!!!!!!
That's a good reason to go back and study your certification's exam topics whenever you have spare time, so you don't forget the information. This is something I do on a small scale but make sure I make some time for it.
Great video. Been in IT for 7 years and been feeling like this for a while. Glad you shared this topic on your channel.
Great team , its lovely to see entire family in IT lot of cool geek discussions man
Dude I thought I was the only one lol I’ve been in an entry level network admin/low voltage tech job for over a year now. I constantly have this feeling. This video has for sure helped, so much so I’m now a bit more confident in my lack knowledge and becoming less afraid of admitting. I also find it helps me with trouble shooting issues and I’m more confident in admitting I do not know and more confident and DETERMINED to find the answers, awesome video, thank you.
My friends are always the most help when I'm struggling with not feeling smart enough. Having a friend or two to back you up is key to me.
Trust in yourself. Confidence is key. Have a good grasp of your strengths and weaknesses. Have a good team that you trust
Thank you for making these videos. You always hit on topics that people think about, but don't necessarily talk about. Really insightful.
I deal with imposter syndrome by not comparing my skills to other and by just living in my own existence and continuing to learn more
Already commented but I'd also add that keeping a. "go to" memory is another strategy. Something you did yourself, where you know those around you were glad you could help. If that nagging doubtful inner voice pipes up, just challenge it with the memory of when you made yourself proud.
Many jobs require soooo much information to be retained for their jobs. I used to be a gunsmith and had to retain a lot of info and often felt imposter syndrome. I used that imposter syndrome as motivation to review and study more. Also seeing videos like Chuck's helped, being able to relate to other people in my occupational community being so honest and relatable, really helped me feel more comfortable at my competency level.
I have my favorite three pieces of advise. 1) It is easier to duplicate success than it is to avoid failure. Allow me to expand on this one. There will always be someone better than you. Seek these people out, learn from them, allow them to help lift you up to their standard. No one has ever gotten to where they are without the assistance of a mentor in their life. There will always be people that are not up to your standard, so pay it forward and help those that are prepared to work hard and learn. Those that are better than you will appreciate you lifting some of the load from their shoulders. The person that you lift can help lift the load from your shoulders. We all get to where we are by standing upon the shoulders of giants.
I legit realize everytime I am studying, how much I have no clue about.
I've been in IT for 10 years and still feel like this. Keep learning and labbing!
Thanks for this video man!!
I have about two years and a half in IT experience but I still feel like a newbie; I will definitely keep that advise on constantly learning to improve myself and grow my technical knowledge.
Fantastic video chuck. Everyone on IT area feels that. Your vídeo helps us to get more confortable knowing that everyone feels that syndrome.
I'm glad I found this video... I've been in IT for 12 years full time.. since i was 20. I have always had the fear that if i'm not labbing/studying/working day to day.. that im going to lose all my experience... It feels like an anxiety and only seems to get worse as i get older. Its good to know others out there feel the same.
Its very true, how we need to update ourselves in the IT world. The best recommendation i feel is important to give out is keep reading books and learning new stuff. Cheers.
its truly inspirational hearing network views from your dad and brother. Wish to see more these kinds of videos on your channel
It may be better to be determined to learn even if you "don't know anything." I know this video is 3 years old, but I just came across it at 12:24 AM in the morning, haha. Thank you so much for the advice. Continuous learning may be the best approach in the IT field, but also in any field outside of it.
You guys may not realize this, but you are really greatly helping me change my path in life and I'm sure a lot of others as well. I'm going to try to find a job and move to the DFW area sometime early next year since I'm almost done with my CCNA. Maybe I'll run into you guys!
Something I have struggled with for years at all levels. It drives me to keep learning and improving.
Excellent video on something that affects so much people specially in IT where things can get ambigous i know someone whos an excellent developer and somehow hes always unconfident in his skills, is hard to make them see theyre incredible but we gotta keep trying!
I really appreciate you making these videos, Chuck. Thank you
Very honest and current topic. Feeling that sindrome, it's really something and many of us been there for sure without even know it.
So I watched this video a couple months ago and I didn't give much credence to "imposter syndrome" but, about an hour ago I just got offered my first job in IT (systems analyst) and now I get it! I'm trying to recall everything I said I could do in my interview and thinking "holy shit can I really do these things". Rewatching this video now and thank you for making it.
I most definitely suffer from imposter syndrome and it's great that you made a video about it. I've felt this even in other jobs that required a vast amount of knowledge.
Keep training, always improving g and discussing my developments with my peers helps me keep my anxiety in check.
Great video! It would be cool to have your dad talk about IT job expectations as a boss, what he looks on when hiring newcomers and experts alike, what skills stand out the most for him and what a typical day looks like. Problems and how he address a team to solve them. That’d be cool 😎
Thank you so much for speaking about this. It's such a important issue and is common amongst undergrads... We sometimes feel like we won't be good enough
I love your content! I am finishing up my degree in Network Management Technology and even though I am positive I know a lot, I'm still worried I don't know enough.
Throughout the years I have learned that we all not perfect in all we do and that's the philosophy I go by everyday and that helps me getting passed the imposter syndrome..
Thank you for making me feel better at my current position as tech support
It was something that I had back when I first started my career in IT. This is a common thing for everyone not just in IT but it is pretty common in IT as we have to deal with so much change now a day's.
I try and talk it out with my boss and other senior techs. This usually helps me get back on track along with watching training videos.
So refreshing to hear amazing professionals experience this too. I know I'm decent, but holy hell when I get a coding challenge during a tech interview, I'm a hot-mess of anxiety.
I just hold my breathe and put my best foot forward and allow my skills to speak for themselves and definitely stay abreast we the ever changing IT world.
Continue to work with what you have, with where you are. Keep moving forward.
I’m personally just getting into the IT field so a lot of imposter syndrome here. I’m trying everyday to learn something from others to succeed in the field.
Really cool that everyone in the family is in the same field
That's so cool that your brother and dad are in IT
I was once told to sit back in a meeting and take everything in. Once you have had time to reflect on what was said, send a group email to the attendees to sum up and add your points
Another awesome vid. Thanks Chuck and fam!
Been watching you all week great stuff Chuck, 3 generations of IT nice #
Virtual Chuck must be very proud, having raised two accomplished men. #goals
Thank you guys. I really appreciate this video. i have been struggling with this for over 20 years.
We all lavk confidence when doing something foreign. Stick with it until you get comfortable. Comfort breeds confidence. Confidence eliminates Impostor Syndrome.
Dealing with imposter syndrome in a retail environment is a little different, but at the end of the day you have to find a way to convince yourself that hey, you're smart and you have earned the knowledge.
I started my first IT job in a NOC about 3 months ago and I’m really feeling this way right now, the training was really subpar too so that didn’t help. This video made me feel better though!
nice family man...humble and seem to be really good people.
I make sure to stay current. That way I feel confident about what I’m doing. I’m also comfortable with asking questions.
Thanks for putting this together Chuck
Thanks as always for your videos @Chuck . I will cross fingers for the security giveaway!
Awesome to see the fam!
when I feel bad sometimes, I just saw your videos, or another bloggers that motivates to improve myself
Thanks for the motivation Chuck, love the channel :)
Kevin's course are top stuff! Sucha great methodology and life like examples for learning.
#dropabombal
I deal with imposter syndrome by reminding myself that everyone is constantly learning and growing, especially in a field like IT. It never stops evolving, so you shouldn't either.
I just lean in and work harder. I know that sounds simplistic, but that's what works for me!
I got my engineering degree back in 2009 but i was not able to land an engineering job until 2014 so yeah, you can imagine i suffer from this all the time. Its important to let everyone know that this is very common and almost everyone goes through it at least once.
Me n my friend,we always have this syndrome...day in day out...but we come out of it by motivating each other. It's just a matter of looking around of who u were not who u are now. Thanks
Love the mug chuck...nice n cool design
wonderful to see you guys
I've been a System Administrator / IT Manager for over 10 years and can definitely identify with this.
Great video! It's amazing how common the imposter syndrome is, it happens to me all the time.
Chuck and family, thanks. I really appreciate this video.
To win that free training would be amazing. I love Kevin Wallace's way of teaching and I'm really interested in Collaboration & Security.
How to deal with "IS"? I got it bad a few months ago when asked to teach CCNA RS and Security. One of the other tutors helped when I told him of my doubts, saying it's impossible to know everything. We all have gaps, those who say they don't are just kidding themselves. Remember your Certification, it proves you have the ability and knowledge. Trust that.
I like to challenge myself and find ways to improve. If I don't think I can do something, I try to work it out and prove myself wrong.
Thanks for doing this one!
just shared this to my LinkedIn Profile.
Loving the videos. Really covering some great topics
When I find myself thinking that I don’t belong here I work harder to ensure I do belong. I also have a good support network of people to verbalize those insecurities...and they help me set up a good plan not meet or exceed the qualifications
I’m currently in school and I deal with this often. I second guess myself a lot. I personally keep reading and reaching out to my instructors to help clarify or verify that I think am processing a topic the correct way. I listen to videos amd claases that I have recorded.
Great interview, would love to see more content with both of them.
I have been working in IT since 1989 which the industry has changed and staying current. I work in Michigan,Indiana, Kentucky and Texas which my white co workers talk about imposter syndrome. I just say, study and stay current. Downey California
My wife tells me I have this when I talk about applying for jobs. Her confidence in me usually gets me though it.
Understand that everyone deals with it on some level so you aren't alone. Dont get stuck learn how to move forward in your daily tasks
Thank you very much for this video! So true for IT professionals. Good to hear people talk about the elephant in the room!
NetworkChuck inspires me to study about networks. I love it now. Programmer into Networking. Thanks NetworkChuck ‹3
I really appreciate this video. I have been fighting this and am scared to death of getting my first job in IT
I'm always watching videos and looking things up to ensure I actually know something