Not like the time has any special meaning, beside the fact that I am still up and awake....
I got an update today about why I was not the ideal candidate, something about my business case not being focused on recommendations but instead, had focused on the why and how I got my mathematical answers. On one hand I can give myself the excuse that the questions that was sent out specifically asked for my input on the rationale on how I came up with the answer. On the other hand, I should have been able to see that whatever the question was asking, I needed to deduce what the hidden question was. What makes it even more depressing is the fact that I had actually seen the hidden question and discounted it based on the fact that it wasn't asked and I should stick to what is asked and not lose focus. That just made the truth that much harder to swallow. Utter, gross misjudgment on my part for being conservative at a time where I had nothing to lose - they did the right thing hiring the other person.
Anyhow, a closure is a closure, despite the fact that it can't always be the answer and the excuse you give yourself. It's not a question but a lesson learned in time.
Honestly, I might have been more disappointed about how I handled this news then I was actually about not getting the job.
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In need of warm weather, happy times, stroll in the park.
Don't you hate it when that happens? Learn from your mistakes i guess? BTW, wonderful usage of green day quotes!
ReplyDeleteDid you really, really, reeeally want that job or is it because you feel that you lost in a competition?
ReplyDeleteIt's not a matter of if he/she is better, it's just more "suitable" - kinda like partners/spouses, all about compatibility.
You'll eventually get something you want that also suits you perfectly.
加油！