Watching Someone You Love Get Passed Over
One of my longest friends and I met in 2nd grade. We were absolutely inseparable for years, and somehow we've never lost touch. A few years ago, I got her a job at the warehouse where I work, and recently she applied for a coordinator position.
Today she found out they gave the job to someone else.
I am honestly heartbroken for her. Not because she thinks she deserved it over anyone else, but because she worked so hard, was so qualified, and everyone around her genuinely believed she was the perfect fit. When you've spent weeks looking forward to something, convinced you've got a real shot, and then it doesn't happen, it hurts.
She's at work right now trying to hold it together, and all I can do is remind her that one decision doesn't define her worth, her abilities, or everything she brings to the table every day.
Sometimes watching someone you care about get disappointed is almost harder than dealing with your own disappointment. I'm still proud of my girl Jess. This setback doesn't change that one bit.
Today she found out they gave the job to someone else.
I am honestly heartbroken for her. Not because she thinks she deserved it over anyone else, but because she worked so hard, was so qualified, and everyone around her genuinely believed she was the perfect fit. When you've spent weeks looking forward to something, convinced you've got a real shot, and then it doesn't happen, it hurts.
She's at work right now trying to hold it together, and all I can do is remind her that one decision doesn't define her worth, her abilities, or everything she brings to the table every day.
Sometimes watching someone you care about get disappointed is almost harder than dealing with your own disappointment. I'm still proud of my girl Jess. This setback doesn't change that one bit.
36-40, F
