Didn’t get ghosted. Instead got specific feedback that I suck.

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Omg. Still...better than ghosted?

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I dunno.

Omg WHAT

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Honestly, I don’t mind rejection letters so much. At least you have closure and you’re not wasting any more time trying to follow up. Even if it’s shitty, they’re not going to make you waste your time. sorry they said that though, it certainly doesn’t help.

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That’s good-it means they took you seriously and considered your work. That’s all anyone can ask for.

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Omg...name drop...?

Why are you surprised?

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