Biggest Challenges Faced By A GN&C Engineer At An Aerospace Company
Ife's biggest challenge as a GN&C Engineer was overcoming imposter syndrome, a common experience for career pivoting professionals entering a new field. The key to overcoming this, Ife notes, was realizing that "time is the only solution," emphasizing the importance of patience and perseverance in a new role.
Imposter Syndrome, Overcoming Challenges, Career Development, Entry-Level, Workplace Challenges
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Ife Ibitayo
GN&C Engineer
Aerospace Company
University of Texas at Austin 2017
Purdue University, MS in Mechanical Engineering
Engineering - Aerospace
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Video Highlights
1. Overcoming imposter syndrome is a common challenge, especially when starting a new career or entering a new field.
2. It takes time to feel confident and useful in a new role; patience and persistence are key.
3. Asking questions is crucial for learning and growth in a new job. Don't be afraid to seek help and clarification from colleagues and mentors.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
My biggest challenge, especially at the beginning, was imposter syndrome. If you're pivoting into a new space, field, or industry, there are many things you won't know compared to others. There are also many questions you need to ask.
It can take a while, especially if this is your first real job, to feel useful. That can be very mentally draining and taxing. For me, it was realizing that this is normal.
It's a problem that you just have to accept, and time is the only solution. I think that was probably my biggest challenge.
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