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How FAANG Engineers Navigate Impostor Syndrome After Promotion
In Episode 78, Lucas and Luna explore a rarely discussed tech career challenge: impostor syndrome after a promotion. They anchor the conversation in a 2025 study from the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health showing that 67% of senior tech professionals report feeling like frauds after moving up the ladder. Lucas explains why a promotion triggers impostor syndrome differently than a new job — higher expectations, visibility, and the loss of peer support. Luna shares a concrete trick from a Google senior engineer who keeps a 'brag file' of accomplishments to…
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