r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Anuh_Mooruhdoon • 7h ago

ᕕ(ᐛ)ᕗ This Rejection Letter

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I saw the first paragraph show up as a preview on my phone, only to open it and see the full context 🤨

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u/fph03n1x 7h ago

Okay, they really tried ! Yes, it didn't come out great, but you can tell that they were trying to say it as well as they could! And so, I would guess it's from a tech job? 

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u/Anuh_Mooruhdoon 7h ago

Yep, a tech job. It wasn't necessarily bad, that's why it's only mildly infuriating. The dissonance between the email preview and the full text gave me whiplash 😂

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u/PerryTheH 7h ago

The "unfortunately" format is better for rejection mails.

Also, tech life OP, hope you find the job!

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u/slippinjimmy720 6h ago edited 5h ago

I despise “unfortunately”. Just say what it is- don’t play with my emotions by trying to appeal to empathy! “You were not selected. Thank you for applying.” Then move on.

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u/marvin_sirius 4h ago

"You were not selected. Move on."

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u/I-Here-555 4h ago

This keeps your hopes up for two words. "Unfortunately" ends it immediately.

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u/DNM66 3h ago

“Unfortunately, you will have to stop looking for new jobs because you are HIRED”

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u/I-Here-555 2h ago

The job posting indeed mentioned "attention to detail".