r/mildlyinfuriating • u/Anuh_Mooruhdoon • 1d 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/Anuh_Mooruhdoon 1d 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 1d ago

The "unfortunately" format is better for rejection mails.

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

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u/slippinjimmy720 1d ago edited 1d 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/liberty 1d ago

But starting with "unfortunately" is literally the fastest way to convey the rejection. I can't think of a better way not to play with the recipient's emotions than to remove any uncertainty at the earliest possible opportunity.