Impostor syndrome about doubling OTE

Hi all. So I'm waiting on an offer or rejection from an opportunity with a new company where I'd be doubling my OTE and moving into a more senior role than my current one.


Without giving an exact figure I'll just say my new OTE would be lifechanging for my family and I. I know to use this as motivation if I'm hired but I do have a bit of impostor syndrome thinking about it and not being able to deliver.


That said, I've been on a healthy run of interviews lately where the roles recruiters have reached out to me for have made me realize how off my current OTE is vs my experience.


Should I be looking at this as a "moving to the majors" type moment or one where I'm finally getting to a place where I should have been? Let me know any other thoughts too.


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FlintIronstag
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Chief Marketing Officer
Every days an interview, especially the further up you go. Obviously they believe in you and are giving you a shot but you still need to perform. That should suppress any lingering imposter syndrome (anxiety) thoughts you’re having. Focus on the task at hand, not what’s down the road. Good luck, congrats and continue to chop wood. You’ll do great.
SaaSam
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Account Executive
One of, if not the best, boss I ever had once told me that imposter syndrome is healthy because it means you're humble and self aware. 

I would imagine those that don't feel imposter syndrome in these kind of moments are either psychopaths or truly oblivious to their inadequacies.

Also, I would never look at a move up as a "moving to the majors" moment nor as "this is where I should have been" consider each move forward a new step in the right direction.

Personally I fell that college sports are more enjoyable to watch because the players are typically more aggressive as they are trying to "prove themselves" and once they hit the "majors" their aggression tapers off as the attitude of "I finally made it" starts to kick in. 

But what do I know, I might just be under qualified and overpaid myself.
JustGonnaSendIt
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Burn Towns, Get Money
Take the job. If you really are in over your head, you can always make another change a year down the road. And you'll be wiser for it.

Having recently been thru a similar scenario myself, I can say 3 months in to the much larger OTE that I'm feeling good about the larger opportunity and what I'm learning. And the feedback from my boss and peers is that I'm a natural fit for this team (even though I still have a bit of imposter syndrome that bubbles up each time I'm asked for a forecast).

Congratulations and good luck!
Gaspo
Good Citizen
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Head of Sales
I have also experienced this feeling.  Do your absolute best in terms of effort, approach all conversations with honesty, integrity and a skeptical curiosity.  You will regret nothing, and the feeling of "faking it" will fade; regardless of the outcome.

Months from now, when you achieve results, you will look back at this period and laugh.
NoSuperhero
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BDR LEAD
I feel you! I get this with almost anything I do well. But in my humble opinion you deserve your success so go for it!
1nbatopshotfan
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Sales
If you don’t have some bit of imposter syndrome you aren’t pushing your limits enough. This company believes in you, your experience and what you can bring to the table. Bet on yourself. 
DataSlangah
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SAE
Believe in yourself!  You wouldn't have made this far in the Majors interview process if they didn't believe you could do the job.  
paddy
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Director of Business Development
Knock it off with that whole "not being able to deliver" nonsense and shake that out of your head. You will deliver. Say this to yourself 10 times every morning and it'll happen. Trust me.
cw95
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Sales Development Lead
When you got your current job was it more than the previous one? And the one before that? and that? I see it as a 'Go for it and if it doesn't work out, then move on'. But the likelihood you'll ace it and deserve it is high! 
GDO
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BDM
I had a surge of imposter syndrome as well. I left that job. I tip I got a lot was to focus on what I needed to do. That’s all you can control. Also everybody is just playing the role. That’s what helped me a lot. 
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