Opening and closing doors
Today has been a weird one workwise. On the one hand I have been rejected from a job I passionately wanted, and on the other the job I am presently working on, which I enjoy but do not love, may become permanent in March. I am always philosophical with job rejections, as a) I never get jealous of the person who got it, and b) clearly what I have to offer is not the right fit for the job. This is why I always look to remain positive about doors that close, as the right door will open if I keep pushing enough of them.
This time round part of me is deeply frustrated at the hours I sunk into the application not being used for my university portfolio, yet the greater part of me recognises that the feedback I received from people who helped me through that process has helped sharpen my writing senses, in turn spurring me to explore a new direction as part of my wider science fiction project.
There is also the added factor of a friend of mine who got through to the next round of the process, and I wish them bon chance, as they clearly have what the recruiters are looking for. This is the flip side of my rejection, in that they get the chance to fulfil their dream and make it within their chosen field, and that does bring a great deal of satisfaction.
Ultimately the sting of rejection is tempered by the multitude of other doors that are there to be pushed, and there will be an open door soon. So, to paraphrase Dory, keep on pushing.
