Trying to Keep Up

I'm a 2025 grad and recently joined a startup as an SDE trainee. It’s been a little over a month now, and honestly, I’ve started feeling like I’m getting dumber. Everyone around me seems so sharp and confident. My manager often says things like, 'You’re not able to do such an easy task? It should only take 15–20 minutes.' And when I ask questions or raise doubts, it sometimes feels like I’m just annoying them.

Imposter syndrome hits differently when you’re new, inexperienced, and surrounded by people who seem to just 'get it' instantly. I keep wondering if I really belong here, or if I somehow slipped through the cracks.