5 Ways for Women to Beat Imposter Syndrome

5 Ways for Women to Beat Imposter Syndrome

Different ways to think about imposter syndrome.

Imposter syndrome is a huge problem for women in software engineering. Here’s a list of things you can do if you are a woman in tech and you’re suffering from imposter syndrome.

  1. Think you’re getting paid too much. Odds are you’re wrong, but go ahead and look up average salaries anyway.

  2. You don’t feel like you’re good enough? Get specific, and focus on what you want to improve on. Don’t feel like you have a handle on Python’s key features? Take a weekend to brush up on list comprehensions.

  3. If Donald Trump can become president, you can be anything.

  4. Keep a list of accomplishments handy.

  5. Start teaching and writing. You’ll help others and boost your self-esteem.