Home/Work & Career/Imposter syndrome/ThoughtI just won the big one. The "Chef of the Year" thing with the heavy gold plate and the people in suits clapping like I’m some kind of god.imposter syndromeachievement emptinessShare this thoughtCopy linkShare on XDownload imageDoes this resonate with you?Share Your OwnBrowse MoreOthers have felt this tooYou know when you win the big thing, the brass ring, the whole damn shebang and everyone toasts *you* and then you’re just… there… eating cold risotto by yourself next to the silent range, wondering… …achievement emptinessThe big award for the restaurant, the one everyone talks about. …achievement emptinessit was the city's "Rising Star" award ceremony and they gave me the trophy for Best New Chef. …imposter syndromei won this big thing today a shiny statue feels like a brick in my hand heavy real heavy and everyone was cheering and drinking fancy drinks and saying my name like it meant something big and… …achievement emptinessRelated ThemesAmbition shameBurnout denialCareer path regretQuiet quitting guiltSuccess sabotage