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You are dramatically overthinking this. If you made the first cut to get a phone interview, someone at the company already likes you on paper - i.e. the various things that you are being self-conscious about. The HR lady wants to vibe check you, and if you pass, you'll talk to someone higher up. You need to get out of this inferiority mindset immediately and focus on the things you are good at so that you can present them appropriately. 

There is always going to be someone smarter than you, someone better educated and credentialed, and hell, in other aspects in life, always someone taller, more fit, better looking, and with a bigger dick. You can't spend your time thinking about that though. You have to go out and live your life. 

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Maybe he’s comfortable where he is and never wanted to take a step up. Maybe he’s brilliant but socially awkward. Maybe he’s just riding out the next 2-3 years before he retires early. 
 

You need to approach this positively, not negatively. Maybe if you get the job, he’ll be a badass worker and make your life that much easier. Maybe you learn something essential from him that you carry with you the rest of your life. 

Commercial Real Estate Developer
 

True true, thank you for the responses. I can’t overthink it and need to stay positive.

After all I am only alive when your inside me

 

Click the teams link and have your phone on you in case they call. Cover those bases. 

Commercial Real Estate Developer
 

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