Best ways to recover from a crushing setback multiple rounds deep in an interview process for a role you really had psyched yourself up for?

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Sorry to hear that. Don’t get too attached to any one role — so much of it is out of your control (so much easier said than done). I once landed what I thought was my dream job, loved the interviews, and showed up excited on day one… and the management was so bad I burned out and ended up on medical leave.

After that I was unemployed for a year and missed out on a few roles that seemed perfect. Then I interviewed for a smaller company I wasn’t even that excited or psyched about, and it ended up being the best fit I’ve ever had. Love my current team

Life flips on you fast — just ride the waves, because eventually the tide really does turn in your favor 🏄

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Exactly what I needed on this Sat night. I am also on my eighth month of unemployment, so was feeling a bit low tonight. Your experience gives me a ray of hope. Thanks for sharing!

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