Tag Archives: imposter syndrome

Success phobia: Why landing my dream job triggered a crippling fear of the next level

You got the promotion, but now you're pulling back. Understand how the unconscious fear of new pressure, success phobia, drives post-hire self-sabotage and how to cope.

Success phobia is the silent saboteur that turns a dream job into a nightmare. While landing a sought-after position should be the pinnacle of achievement, for some, that triumph quickly curdles into a crippling anxiety. This intense, often unconscious fear of the new, daunting expectations and responsibilities triggers a paradoxical …

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Beyond laziness: Understanding the 15 psychological drivers of post-hire disengagement

The enthusiasm is gone. If the reality of your new role led to a swift decline in effort, understand how burnout or a culture mismatch causes post-hire disengagement.

The phenomenon is perplexing: a candidate fights tooth and nail to secure a coveted job, only to start acting strangely once they’ve signed the contract. This isn’t just about a change of heart; it is a complex, often unconscious self-sabotaging behaviour where an employee, having successfully “sold themselves”, then shows …

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The post-hire paradox: Why our star recruit became our biggest HR problem

Why do people fight for a job only to fail? We examine the latest studies on 'Shift Shock,' cognitive dissonance, and fear-based defence mechanisms that fuel post-hire self-sabotage.

The modern professional world is competitive, and companies often expend significant resources to attract top talent. It is profoundly bewildering and frustrating when an employee or contractor, who passionately and aggressively ‘sold themselves’ during the interview process, swiftly devolves into a difficult, underperforming, or even absent figure once they have …

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