This week, I’m answering two letters from readers: one who feels like the weakest link on her team and another who doesn’t but is treated as though she is.

‘I’m the Weakest Link on My Team’

Dear Boss,

I work with an incredibly talented team of colleagues, and I feel like my own work isn’t anywhere near their level. I regularly complete far fewer projects than anyone else on the team, and I still need help on things they all seem to do independently.

This isn’t the job I started in at this company. I was originally in a different role, but after a major corporate restructure two years ago I was moved into this position. I’m very sure I couldn’t have passed the hiring process for this job otherwise because I’m clearly not qualified; I just landed here because they needed somewhere to put

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