In 1975 my Mum got a job cleaning at the NAAFI on the military base my Dad was assigned to. The extra income was needed to pay for the recently acquired mortgage on our first home. We'd previously lived in married quarters.
By 1977 my Mum was the manager of the establishment.
In 1979 my Dad retired from the RAF at the age of 40, having done 24 years service for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We moved from East Yorkshire to Chase Terrace so that Dad could get a job sweeping the floors in a factory. By 1981 Dad was the assistant manager.
They bought a small business in 1984 and when Dad handed his notice in he was asked to stay in post and they would make him Manager.
He declined.
In 1990 Dad passed away at the grand old age of 51
Neither Mum, nor Dad seemed to suffer with imposter syndrome, or at least not that I could see. They were grounded, down to earth, hard working people.
I don't think I suffer with impostor syndrome myself but I suspect I have a terrible habit of undervaluing my skills and abilities. Is that the same?
AiY(D)
