I’m not actively job-hunting. Work is fine right now and I have a good job that pays the bills. But a new position is being created in another department at The Hospital and I really feel like that job and I could just love each other forever. I’ve talked with the leadership people in that department and they’ve said they’re definitely interested in me, etc.

I was feeling optimistic.

Then I got an email from Human Resources.

“Thanks for applying to (job). We have considered your application and come to the conclusion that you are way out of your league and we’re going to continue to look for a better applicant with less laughable qualifications. Good luck with your life.”

Or something like that. Like all rejection letters, that’s what it felt like.

So I was sad. Disappointed in myself. Could I have written a better resume? Been more professional when talking with the people in that department? Demonstrated better communication skills? Worn better shoes?

The thing is, I honestly don’t think I am under-qualified for that job. I think I would kick ass, frankly. But things are what they are, and people will make choices that don’t make me happy.

I was determined to resign myself to that fact – after all, I still had a work day to get through before I could go home and pout with my friend Bud (Select). So I frowned, sent a “didn’t get the job, boo on life” text to E, and resolutely turned my attention back to my NovaMind project.

Three minutes later, another email.

From HR.

Huh?

“Please disregard the previous email. Due to a glitch in our system, that message was sent to you by mistake. You are still being considered for (job) and we apologize for your three minutes of sadness.”

YAY! I mean, WTF, but YAY!

Apartment news on the way…