Today, I was excited to receive a rejection letter, because this was the first company to even acknowledge that I sent them a resume. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, after spending four days having my resume, cover letter, and references proofread and perfected by professionals, I finally submitted it all to the summer internship of my dreams. I received a rejection letter ten minutes later. FML
Today, while despairing over having been rejected for my dream job, I received an email asking me to come back in for another interview. Then they called me to say they accidentally sent the email to all the applicants, and that they definitely aren't interested. FML
Today, I received a rejection letter from a job I desperately wanted. Yesterday, the job offer I'd been stalling on in while waiting for news about this one expired. FML
Today, I applied for a new job as a maintenance technician. About 10 minutes after submitting my resume, I received a rejection letter. My girlfriend is their HR person. FML
Today, I received another letter of rejection from the university of my dreams. I got it the first time, but thanks for reminding me. FML
Today, I received a rejection letter from a college that I'd applied to 6 years ago. FML
Today, I found out I did so horrible during my interview that I didn’t even get a rejection email. FML
Today, after getting ghosted by a company for a job I really wanted, I posted on LinkedIn, venting my frustration with companies not having the decency to send rejection letters. My current boss, who didn't know I was job hunting, saw it, and let me know I'm now on the shit list. FML
Today, I received a rejection e-mail from a potential employer I interviewed with. I asked for some feedback and they said I didn't seem interested. I had showed extensive interest, even brought up some of the company's recent events, and literally said, "I'm very interested in this position." FML
Today, after waiting 3 months to see if I got the job I had applied for, I was told that they never received my application. Turns out that the email address that they told me to send it to was not being checked anymore and that they would be happy to consider me for the following year. FML
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Top comments
Theodin31 9
It's tough trying to find a job right now. My girlfriend has been looking for 2 years and no one in her field will hire her.
silvercamaro 22
My general rule for those situations (granted I don't know how badly your girlfriend needs a job/money in your situation) is if you can't find one in your field you should cut your loses and try a minimum wage job until something in your field becomes available. Better to have a low paying job than no job at all
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Comments (61)
crazyhair87 3
I feel your pain!
KingreX32 21
yep I know how that feels
deemarie13 14
I know how you feel, the not knowing is the worst. It's better if they just tell you no instead of leaving you hanging.
Omniprism 15
I've been there. I hate it when you don't hear anything at all. It's the worst. Good luck finding work. Stay positive.
katertott 44
I hate it when business don't reply! All they need to say is a simple "thanks, please come in for an interview" or "thanks, but no thanks". It's the least they could do- especially if they don't appreciate hopeful/desperate applicants constantly badgering them about the status of their applications.
katertott 44
ugh businesses*
cheshireau 26
I can relate. It's better than waiting with baited breath on a call for an interview. But I'm also sorry to hear you were unsuccessful.
hobojo69 23
Hey man I totally get it! These damn companies don't even acknowledge you so you don't know what is up with them, I mean the least they could do is let you know they aren't looking so you don't keep spending time filling out applications...I hate companies, anyway keep looking op you'll find one
SideOfTheAngels 23
I'm in the same boat. It's terrible, but you've got to remember to never stop trying. Never lose confidence. You'll get a job eventually. Trust me :)
MrFlash10 2
Your good man, keep your head up.
Mad_Or_Nah 13
being positive is better than negative.