Fighting IMPOSTER SYNDROME in Information Technology - Network Engineer | System Engineer | CCNA

Imposter Syndrome SUCKS!! I deal with this on almost a weekly basis as a Network Engineer and trainer for CBT Nuggets....and guess what.....most people in IT deal with imposter syndrome! In this video, I interview my dad and brother, both in IT, and we talk about some methods and strategies we use to combat Imposter Syndrome!

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[suburbannerd]

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.

[Technospyder]

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.

[MuvaLaNegra]

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!

[markconway]

“Never memorize something that you can look up.”

― Albert Einstein

[jasonlawson]

Confidence. If you have it, everything else is researchable and learnable.

[kristopherleslie]

Your dad could pass for a brother. That’s a blessing to have everyone involved in same thing.

[runhine]

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.

[curtisvislocky]

Been in IT for over 20 yrs, and I always doubt my skills. Yet, I am convinced I can learn anything.

[keitwilliamsmusic]

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.

[killerbuellxb]

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!

[cpullman]

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.

[caiofarah]

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.

[carcilbve]

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.

[chosenovercomer]

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!!

[amalalmahroos]

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.

[jamesfromit]

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.

[armando]

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.

[robpalomo]

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.

[RevengeOfThaNerd]

Trust in yourself. Confidence is key. Have a good grasp of your strengths and weaknesses. Have a good team that you trust