ALMOST GOT ME FIRED | IMPOSTER SYNDROME

Have you been to a meeting where you pretended to understand what you were listening to, and did that, quietly, because you were afraid of being ridiculed? Have you held back your questions because you thought they are bad questions and will, if anything, serve to expose you as an imposter, a swindler of the first degree?
If the answer is yes, then watch this video.
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[@malthecpa815]

Great video! What I’ve learned is that when you ask questions, people like explaining because people in general like to feel smart

[@vicmo25]

4 days into an Assistant Controller position and I am definitely feeling this imposter syndrome, despite majoring in Accounting and having an MBA. First time at this position and there are days I feel like quiting because the work/duties are overwhelming and I feel as if I should already know everything because "thats ehat I was hired for". It's hard to balance out pretending to know what I am doing and feeling like I am pesting the controller with what I feel like is stuff I should know. I'm going to continue chugging along because I truly love the company and position, but at the moment its just overwhelming learning all the new procedures and what all the job entails.

[@TheFinancialController]

Stay the course! I’ve been there!

[@loandinh8019]

I kinda have this feeling if I ask questions or say I don't know, people will look down on me and think that I'm stupid.

[@JustJoshinYouBro]

This is why honesty is important. Lies can create false belief and false expectations and by lying you you can make others feel the imposter syndrome.

[@jonamar3965]

So happy I watched this before my first day as an entry level accountant. Its assuring to know that askng questions and behing honest when I don't know something will help in the long run and create a better relationship with my coworkers.

[@gbemmym]

This is really great to hear. I took up an Accounting role (Financial Controller) after a 5year career in audit and its been the most challenging 9monthz of my career. I have battled with self doubt everyday. I've considered even taking another non management role because of the pressure (mostly internal) to perform. I wonder sometimes if it was too much of a leap to FC

[@rahmanonimisi2917]

You can do it Gbemi 💪

[@marvelouss719]

I decided I wanted to study accounting in 1975. Over the years, I explored other fields and decided to stay in accounting. However, I didn't take a career in accounting seriously until 10 years ago.. However, I learned very early I didn't like auditing. It takes a special breed of accounting professionals to work as auditors. Auditing is essential, but it is one of the most boring areas of accounting. Unfortunately, i have met auditors who didn't know debits and credits very well. I would explore other areas of accounting. A financial controller job is usually difficult when business owners want to do crazy things and working with folks who don't know basic accounting rules as well as debits and credits.

[@marymwangi5645]

I hope you succeeded because I am about to do the same and it gives me chills.

[@patricksongo1950]

It makes me feel better that I’m not the only one experiencing this. Knowledge really improve and increase our confidence 👌🏽

[@TheFinancialController]

I am glad it’s helpful!

[@nursulu2705]

Thank you very much for this video. I was worked as an accountant for going on 25 years in my home country. But when I’ve moved to the USA a couple of years ago I couldn’t persuade myself that I am valuable because of law level of my English. I couldn't find a job, and my self esteem has taken a blow. I realized that I can't sell myself at all because I was doubting at myself, at my knowledge. I am afraid to look silly or unprofessional. I began my career from scratch, and I know I can do more. Your video really inspired me.

[@user-qw3ii8ui8u]

This was such a self confidence boost for me, with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and years of experience now finding employment has been very tough, such that I started doubting my abilities. Thanks for your honest feedback over your experience! Now, I feel like, I am not alone in this path but fortunately there are ways that help with becoming a better version of ourselves.

[@TheFinancialController]

Thank you and Best of luck!!

[@qwertyuiop87-03]

I've recently discovered you and you've helped me prepare well for my very first interview for an entry-level position as an apprentice. Thank you so much I didn't have anyone around me to help and I'm so lucky and grateful to have found you.

[@elenabyrd5754]

The timing of this video is a Godsend! I started my career in Corporate and then went into a Government job as a Controller Assistant. I was offered a great opportunity in manufacturing, but have not had exposure in cost accounting which this role will entail. My mentor said it would be a good move for my career. This advice will help me ask questions and avoid pretending what I don't know. Thank you so much!

[@TheFinancialController]

Good to hear Elena! Thank you

[@920WIZCO]

It's reassuring knowing others feel this way too. I felt in my previous career in retail I knew the job well inside and out, but switching to banking and now schooling for accounting is a little overwhelming at first too. While I am nervous for it all It is exciting to be starting something new and I know with time more knowledge will come!

[@celisye]

I love the tips ! I have implemented those as well during my years in accounting. I have realized overtime that I know more than a lot of people but I was always so afraid of talking in meetings or show my point of view . Now I am more confident !!

[@TheFinancialController]

Good for you Yosmar! Thanks for watching!

[@daisyvillanueva6644]

i've been a silent viewer of some of your videos; this time i appreciate your honesty when sharing your previous experiences in the early days of your career. i agree that it's better to acknowledge that as a person, one surely has limits with regards to what one knows and doesn't know. what's important is that one knows where/what one lacks and should address such accordingly. learning should be part of one's daily living... more success to your endeavors.

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks daisy

[@yitingteng558]

I love this video.I have CPA license but I sometimes feel am not clearing about many accounting method and tax. I am not confidence to present as I am profession in finance and feel very bad in the meeting. Thank you for let me know I am not alone.

[@gaborsiegl]

I always have impostor syndrome whenever I start a new job in a new workplace

[@Freedomfastlane100]

Thank you for sharing, this is really great advice for everyone! 👏

[@jweezWhy]

Been waiting for this since you posted about it earlier!

[@marystuart3647]

I am loving this channel. Great information, accurate, easy to understand and relatable!

[@TheFinancialController]

Thank you mary!

[@mohammedosman88]

Excellent! The trouble is when you after few years in a certain role and you actually know your job well but still feel you are not good enough :(

[@TheFinancialController]

I hear you. I will say this. The only solution to confidence in competence. So just be patient and learn as much as you can, you'll be just fine!

[@mohammedosman88]

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[@t_ana7139]

Thank you so much for sharing 🙏, I needed to hear this. This has been something I have struggled with working in finance and accounting roles... it got me so depressed. I am also about to start a new role in credit control, and started to panic but this just reminded me that learning is a continuous process. I'll follow your tips

[@mustaphaoyinlola2692]

Thanks a lot for sharing these tips, I do this a lot then go back to learn and understand the subject matter but sometimes it might be too late and not always as smooth as opening up on the spot!

[@nicole2better]

When seeing the title of this video I resisted because of "fear". But I'm glad I overcame it and watched it. Thanks for sharing that I know I'm not alone. In fact while wactching this, a lot ideas popped up on how to solve the don't knows. Great video! Thanks again thanks 🙏🏻

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks Nicole for your kind comment!

[@Hypatiaization]

I think you just helped me change my life to a new level. Thank you.

[@DavidTexas340]

I absolutely love your videos!!! The best on KZbin! THANK YOU VERY MUCH BILL HANNA FOR SHARING YOUR WEALTH OF ACCOUNTING KNOWLEDGE !!

[@TheFinancialController]

You are so welcome!

[@aymaneessanhaji8970]

Very good video after 12 years in controlling and having an engineering background i experienced very often this feelings and i think what you said is a good way of embracing this doubts and feelings.

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks Aymane for commenting on this topic! It gets better after a while..

[@chathurakulathilaka6936]

Good subject, appreciate you talked on this. It helped me to understand myself & take action for my next success

[@TheFinancialController]

Glad it was helpful!

[@msanchez0125]

How do you not lose confidence when your boss has personal issues with trusting his team?

[@sarumimonsuratolaide8344]

Thanks for sharing these wonderful tips.

[@ragnadrabinowitz7629]

I really needed to hear this

[@quanglinhnguyen4050]

The subtitle really helps Great video

[@kingdoggie5231]

My last boss was the company FC and he was really harsh on me. He was discouraging and he often set me up to fail. I was provided a lot of support from the company to learn but I just felt alone and felt that I had to be someone I’m not to survive. Now I’m looking for another role in finance and I can’t help but think that I’m not enough. He would say that he thinks I should go in another field as he doesn’t think that I have the analytical mind for accounting even though this was my first job after uni. I just wanted to add, when you’re at the start of your career the management that you have will often shape your outlook on yourself until you make a decision to change it yourself.

[@TheFinancialController]

I faced something similar at first role. I benefited from moving jobs every 2 years to apply my learnings to a fresh environment each time I moved.

[@claudiabaltrons9675]

Thank you for your transparency. It is unique

[@TheFinancialController]

I appreciate that

[@Overlord277]

This guy helped me get a job but I fucked up and could not keep the accounting job. I miss accounting.

[@somaansa939]

Thanks so much all you share.

[@jameshusentoff2953]

Public accounting is awful. Working busy season hours during non busy season

[@WendyOryen]

So even in the summer you work over 40 hours?

[@jameshusentoff2953]

@@WendyOryen yup been pushing 90 hours a week the last few months we are so understaffed. I’m about to give up

[@张淑佳-g9u]

The act of cherishing is a virtue. By cherishing your relationships with others, you will be rewarded with sincerity. By cherishing friendship, you will be rewarded with friendship. Cherishing every tree and blade of grass shows you are a compassionate and kind-hearted person. Cherishing the Dharma shows you are a person of great wisdom. Master Jun Hong Lu Words of Wisdom Vol. 5 珍惜是美德。 珍惜别人的感情，你会得到别人的真情; 珍惜友情，你会得到别人的友情; 珍惜一草一木，你是一个慈悲善良的人; 珍惜佛法，你是一个拥有智慧的人。 卢军宏台长佛言佛语（五）

[@s.stewart8113]

A few years ago when I got my new job it was in a field that was a bit new to me and all around were persons who have been in the industry for years. I kept doubting myself that maybe I really don't belong there and they'll see I might not be good at the job etc.. Just a few months later those thoughts are completely gone.. despite still being 'new' I'm freaking killing it. Y'all wing it. Learn it and be confident..

[@TheFinancialController]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@SVA88]

Hi, thanks for video. I relocated to Berlin after 10 years working in accounting and living in my native country. And now I have feeling that I now nothing about how does it work here in Germany. So yes, maybe i have partly those imposter feeling

[@charlottealayziah]

Randomly discovered you since starting a FC role in a small company nearly 3 months ago. I dont think I have the imposter syndrome but I do think that lack of training in first instance can lead to it. For that matter, most people would then look for new roles.

[@josrui1948]

Thank you so much for sharing, my biggest insecurity is not knowing how to utilize various software programs that accountants use, I been feeling very anxious and a desperate feeling of just not knowing where to go with my journey in accounting, ig it’s okay not to know everything.

[@henryp218]

I found most recruiters tend to put emphasis on job applicants' experience in using certain software programs. What I've learned thus far in my career, most software is quite similar when it comes to day-to-day accounting tasks. Once you are trained in using 2 accounting software, it's quite easy to transition to using the others. And in this day and age, even the software goes through different upgrades all the time to keep up with industry standards, so please believe that it's normal to not know everything.

[@srisridaran05]

Hi bill, I too face this kind of imposter syndrome still in my carrier. However am making myself to be except in all accounting aspects and really your video is helping me lot. Thank you!

[@TheFinancialController]

Nice to hear!

[@ricardorigual87]

Great video sensei

[@vegabronco]

I'm in the same boat tomorrow I'll start my first accountant Job in Northern NJ.

[@nicholasshook7513]

Going back to school for accounting at 26. Can’t shake the feeling that I am behind the curve being an older student

[@felipefelix6535]

Screw what people think, skys the limit brother

[@SilverHawk214]

Nope, I'm 25 and right there with you! My goal is to learn it better, to study outside of my classes to improve myself and also to fight imposter syndrome.

[@AllInOne-bo5vp]

Dude i started at the same age just finished a week or two ago, my advice shake that self doubt, sure you may be older but you should be just as smart and even more disciplined and more motivated to reach your goal, thats what i saw at school and now at work… just sharing my experience

[@cmaman1]

Great 👍 advice 👍

[@anshulbahal2791]

You are so great

[@mohamedeassa]

Great advice

[@Antagonistfc]

Could you do a video on all the types of work accountants can go into like tax and audit

[@kofigyebiadusei2205]

Pls sir, I can register for class via the link. Can I receive a sm assistance

[@dawnmariehanaphy3058]

Its like God sent this to me, because it is exactly where I am in my career.

[@khboygaming2444]

You are awesome

[@TheFinancialController]

Haha thanks for watching!

[@mustaphaoyinlola2692]

I'm also having difficulty registering, please help. Thanks

[@TheFinancialController]

Hi. Can you describe what kind of error you are seeing when you register?

[@kofigyebiadusei2205]

@@TheFinancialController the doesn't seem to open, it gives a blank page

[@TheFinancialController]

Can you please tell me what browser you used?

[@mustaphaoyinlola2692]

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[@Mr.conserv]

Aka me lol

[@rukam3]

It depends on where you are in your career. Saying you don't know, is the death of you unless you're in an entry level role. Say, let me get back to you on that and actually follow-up. My experience at least.