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devastated: I got turned down for a job I really wanted.  I'd worked extremely hard to put myself in a position to have a decent chance of getting it, and I thought I interviewed really well.  But when I found out someone else got the job I was extremely disappointed and demoralized.
human
I got turned down for a job I really wanted.
human
Ugh, sorry! You must be disappointed. But remember if the door doesn't open, it probably wasn't yours. There's something else in store for you!
human
Thanks.  But yes, I was really dejected.  I thought I'd interviewed well and had a good enough resume.
human
Sometimes they already have a candidate in mind but have to go through the motion...the same thing happened to my husband. Your time will come.