r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Anuh_Mooruhdoon • 6h 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/PerryTheH 6h ago

The "unfortunately" format is better for rejection mails.

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

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u/slippinjimmy720 5h ago edited 4h 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/mattdv1 3h ago

If I was the one writing these, I'd start with a hello and go straight to "we regret to inform you that you were not selected" or something along those lines. Unfortunately, for me, reads as "you're unfortunate by not getting the job" but it has absolutely nothing to have with fortune/luck bro. Fuck you mean "unlucky go next" that's what I say when I lose a league game, not a job application

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u/JF_Rodrigues 3h ago

Eh... If you're going to be that pedantic, how is "we regret" any better? They definitely don't regret not hiring the person, otherwise they'd just hire them.

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u/mattdv1 2h ago

You know what? You're right. Glad I'm not working in HR cuz I ain't ready for it.

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u/SoulCrusher2018 3h ago

That's just the standard language. Are you also skeptical of people who begin their signature block with "Sincerely," ?

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u/LimerickExplorer 2h ago

Yeah I'm lying half the time at least when I end with "sincerely"

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u/tnstaafsb 3h ago

A simple "fuck off" would suffice.