of course you will be hurt by a rejection, that’s pretty natural. I just went through the whole job process and got probably 15 rejections and all of them I figured if they didn’t want me then
1. They’re missing out
2. I wouldn’t want to work for a company that doesn’t recognize what I’m worth anyways.
The fact that you even had the willingness to leave a bad work environment and make a change is an achievement in itself. keep going, the reality of job searches are that it takes a lot more rejections to get a few acceptances. Be proud of yourself for where you’ve gotten to, and go into each job posting or whatever it might be with the attitude that the right employer will recognize what you’re worth and take you on.
Good luck
Related Recs
😃
A YouTube photographer, Madison Beach, once set herself the goal of getting 50 or 100 rejections from her photo submissions in one year.
Try thinking of applying for jobs the same way. Look at every application or interview as a step toward a goal in and of itself. Even the most qualified person is going to apply to dozens of jobs before getting a position. Each application represents another step on that path. Every interview makes you more prepared for the next.
I’ve also heard the advice that you should want to uncomfortable in any new job because that means you are challenging yourself and giving yourself the opportunity to learn and get better.
This is easy for me to say, harder for someone to follow!
Feb 19, 2025
🥔
Rejection is the worst thing that can happen, and tbh it isn't really THAT bad.
Sep 2, 2024
Jan 24, 2025
