The Rejection.

I received my first rejection today. 

I applied for the position about a month ago, just a standard admin job, completely slipped my mind. Went downstairs this morning, picked up the post, found a couple of letters addressed to me, one looked important; got excited, only to read 'I regret that...'.

To be fair, I should be grateful they actually took the time out to reject me. Most people just never get back in touch. So thanks, I think.

As it's the first rejection I'm not offended, upset, annoyed, etc. If it had been a job I was crazy about then things might be different. I'm sure after the 20th rejection (fingers crossed I get a job before that point) I might feel all of the above.

However, I am starting to feel slightly panicky. Why won't anyone hire me? Bearing in mind I've only properly been applying for jobs a week and most places won't get back to you for a couple of weeks so this panic is completely irrational.

My solution for said panic; go to a recruitment agency and beg for a job. Well, I did the first part, however, I did not beg. I couldn't stress enough the fact that I would do anything, literally, anything. The agency person told me that most jobs around my area are mainly picking/packing and factory work - my internal reaction; 'oh joy', my external reaction; 'that's absolutely fine, I'll do anything'.

So I'm sucking it up and not being picky. It better pay off.