Being the least capable in the room

For context, kaka-regular ko lang sa firm for about a month now. Working in the firm, dun ko na-realize na there are really people who are better than you in a lot of ways. Sa pakikisama, communication skills, and technical skills. Ang dami ring galing sa Big 4 schools and other prestigious schools who graduated with Latin Honors.

Often times, naffeel ko na I am the least capable person in the room. I am surrounded with bright people na madaling nakakaintindi ng mga audit procedures and matalas ang memory pagdating sa standards and taxation.

It’s really hard not to compare your growth and capabilities with people you are surrounded with. I really want to excel in this environment pero naiisip and irre-open ko palang yung mga review notes ko nasusuka na agad ako. I hate this feeling. I am really trying. I don’t want to appear incompetent pero the anxiety and early burnout really makes me question if I should stay in the firm for at least 1 year pa or should I explore a different path na.

Posted Aug 11, 2026, 11:26 AM UTC

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