"I can bring two guests, which will obviously be my parents. Unless there's an open bar, there's no way my friends would sit through speeches just to watch me get a prize I don't deserve for doing my non-sports-related job in suburban Southern Ontario."
"I'm not remotely qualified to work in finance. It's not imposter syndrome. I am an imposter. I live in my overdraft and still use my fingers for basic math."
Late to the office and battling a hangover, a worker faces a tense situation with a micromanager boss. Although expecting criticism for tardiness, the worker is surprised to receive a promotion offer due to the company's growth needs. The worker feels undeserving of this advancement, lacking qualifications and confidence, and reflects on their position in finance as a temporary placeholder rather than a career. Thoughts revolve around a bonus, a raise, and an award ceremony to be attended by their parents, indicating mixed emotions about success and impostor feelings.
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