[MatBell]

Just got a rejection from the job I thought I could get. Had been there as an intern.
I’m so devastated

[JustExisting]

I am so so sorry!

I hope you see other options ahead of you!

A number of years ago when my husband and I were completely destitute and I couldn't work for reasons I won't get into right now, he had been looking for a job forever and finally I found the company he thought he could work for and he did a lot of initial work to get his foot in the door, and finally got an interview, and he didn't get hired. At the time we had no money we were always a month away from eviction if we couldn't scrape together rent money. We had high hopes that this would be our break and it turned out not to be it was absolutely devastating we felt lost and hopeless. But somehow someway we survived it and six months later he applied again and he was hired.

Miracles can happen.

[MatBell]

Thanks so much for writing. It's good to hear of others in the same situation.
I've struggled for a long time. I don't know how it's going to be better. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.

I was there for 4 months doing a lot of work, they said they liked me and I did the job. I'm thinking if I can't even get an interview there, how can I get any other job? It just broke me getting that rejection. I feel really useless and I'm embarrassed of myself. Don't know how to keep going. I want things to stop now. I've had enough. It's too hard for me.

[zapatoes]

Originally Posted by MatBell

Thanks so much for writing. It's good to hear of others in the same situation.
I've struggled for a long time. I don't know how it's going to be better. I don't know what I'm doing wrong.

I was there for 4 months doing a lot of work, they said they liked me and I did the job. I'm thinking if I can't even get an interview there, how can I get any other job? It just broke me getting that rejection. I feel really useless and I'm embarrassed of myself. Don't know how to keep going. I want things to stop now. I've had enough. It's too hard for me.

Remember not to give up and lots of successful people were rejected early in their career and life and they continued with persistence and passion. Examples include Michael Jordan, etc. Good luck and keep trying, rejection sucks definitely and have been there believe me.

[gothicpear]

I am so sorry you are going through this. I wish I had answers. I'm going through something similar, in that I filled in for 4 months at the very school where I grew up. When the position I filled in for came open, I was interviewed...then rejected. It feels like being rejected from a job I could love AND from my home. It leaves a person feeling very hopeless.

I hope that you can find a way to keep fighting. Keep looking. I don't know why this place rejected you, but I feel it's important for you to find a job where you are wanted. Where they appreciate what you bring to the table. Where your skills can be used and your self esteem can soar. I hope you have people around you who encourage you. If not, we will. We are your family. Sometimes, the love of a good family can cure a multitude of ills. Hope you are all right today.

[MickeyCheeky]

You're not useless, @MatBell, and you know it! Please don't be hard on yourself! I COMPLETELY agree with EVERYTHING that the other Wise, Wonderful Posters have ALREADY Wisely said BETTER THAN I EVER COULD! It doesn't have to be our fault necessarely when we don't get hired! There can be a multitude of reasons. Please don't blame yourself. You're trying your BEST and that's what matters in the end. That's ALL we humans can do after all. Keep trying. Keep looking for other interviews... I'm sure you'll make it sooner or later! Hopefully you'll get better and better at it and find something sooner or later. Unfortunately the Job Search often requires as much Work as the Job itself. That sucks. I'm STILL sure you can do this though. I hope you have someone supporting you, as gothicpear has already wisely said better than I ever could. If not, we're here for you! You know you can ALWAYS PM me when you're in need. I'll try to get back at you as soon as I possibly can! THAT'S A PROMISE! Please be kind to yourself. That's the most important thing! I'm sure ALL the Others will gladly help you as well so please keep writing here if that can help and is of some comfort. I'm sure plenty can relate to what you're saying!! Please NEVER give up and ALWAYS keep fighting! You're a fighter who'll ALWAYS get up! YOU KNOW THAT! THAT'S A PROMISE! Sending many safe, warm hugs to BOTH you, @MatBell, and ALL Of Your Loved Ones!

[Mopey]

Mat (((((( )))))) The world is hard. Especially for sensitive souls. Spend some time sorrowing, then try again. I myself have failed again and again. It hurts. Yes. But we love you. We care about you. We understand.

Share any details you think might help, or not. Just pull in till you're ready to try again. Failure is not, repeat NOT, specific to you. We all deal with it. But it won't kill you unless you let it.