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How can I call in after denied promotion? Without looking bad?

I’ve been working towards a promotion for. Couple years. Have been pretty much doing the job already.. so messed up. They open the position, I apply go through a rigorous interview testing process.. all to be told I’m not being hired because of this skills test..I’m unqualified.. I think it’s totally office politics.. because if anything I’m overqualified for this “entree level position” which in reality is actually a step down from what I’m doing, it’s even a 10k paycut.. the whole thing is just SO insulting.. my college degree is in this field .. despite scoring 80% on the skills test it wasn’t “good enough”..and I truly need time to digest.. like a few days into this next week. I’m devastated. How unacceptable is it for me to ask for unpaid time off.. I have no vacation. They are total sticklers about time off.. and it was mentioned to me I need to still be “cool” if I want any chance at the job again.. I’ve already been passed over a couple times... and yeah I just can’t bring myself to be motivated at work after all that. How do I professionally and “cooly” ask for the time off that I need so that I can move past this and show back up next week with a better attitude ? Should I just make something up like my grandma passed away? Or be honest ?
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nedkelly · 61-69, M
Go to work head held high and just do your work like nothing has happened - do not let the bastards get the better of you
Fernie · F
@nedkelly I agree! Also, don't go taking time off to pout about this...they will notice that and think you are weak. It won't be the last time you're passed by for something. That's how it goes.
Brassm0nk3y · 36-40, F
@nedkelly thanks so much this helped alot