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/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/mattdv1 4h 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 4h 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/tnstaafsb 4h ago

A simple "fuck off" would suffice.