It’s hurt before
When I connect to a job
It’s people
and company.
To have a rejection notice
slap me across the face.
I found a way
to not get my hopes up while
simultaneously learning more
about a potential job.
Research like a scientist,
heartless, clinical, and inquisitive.
You gain knowledge
without the connection forming
to the job,
the company,
and its people
So if rejection does come,
It doesn’t sting as much
as last time.
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Author:
M.E.M. (
Offline) - Published: January 28th, 2026 12:20
- Comment from author about the poem: Created: 1/8/26 | Edited and finalized: 1/9/26 | Inspired by a real job I applied for, but didn’t get. They didn’t even have the decency to email me a rejection notice.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments1
Now days where employment is uncertain and loyalties are few one needs to maintain a bit of separation. Nicely done
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