Comments on: On Dealing with Rejection

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 19:18:09 +0000

I felt disappointed that you were not picked for Sephora and I was struck as well by your honesty at the news. I think of you as so very good at everything you do and probably like so many of us find you so reachable and relatable for not actually meeting you in person. Whether it’s for that job or a relationship , rejection always can start out too soon and at such a young age these days. I remember for me it was the not ending by phone or letter of a serious 5 year relationship. Poof, he was gone. I cried a long time and wondered what was wrong with me. Today, I know it wasn’t about me. Was he fair? No. Did I take it well? No. That was the first of many rejections that I faced in life. This is life . This happens. We can take the time to process our disappointments and then learn from them to find other goals and things that make us happy. You are a winner to us Jess, in every way in my book. You have my vote

By: Isabel

Isabel — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 16:56:29 +0000

This post was such a delight to read. It’s so true that we don’t talk about rejection, to the point where I feel like sometimes people are uncomfortable even hearing/reading about it.
I am changing jobs this spring, and let me tell you, there was a lot of rejection emails coming into my inbox. Since no one talks about it, I felt so alone and ashamed to discuss it with anyone, afraid I would be the only one this has happened to.

I am looking forward to seeing your future posts.

Isabel
https://isabelstories.com/

By: Maura

Maura — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 01:15:43 +0000

In reply to Jen Pen.

Agreed! I’ve seen a big change for the better too. Jess is one of the few people I continue to follow. I have given up on most including some big names because they felt inauthentic and like one big ad. This is a place I can come to actually learn something. Keep it coming (:

By: Jen Pen

Jen Pen — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 00:12:10 +0000

So…. I have been following you for years. At first for the sole purpose that you posted with photography of Aquidneck Island. Once we moved here permanently two years ago, I still followed you. I have watched a metamorphosis in your blogging.
Personally I love the change. So much more real content, much more thought provoking, and you are a strong writer- with insight. Thank you so much for being brave enough to share this with us all!
Keep growing and sharing! I especially love all the local content that is seasonal. Strong work!

By: briana

briana — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 20:14:52 +0000

You’re so right that this isn’t talked about enough. In fact, when I started reading this post, it was almost jarring (not in a bad way) because I’m so not used to bloggers/influencers being so open about what opportunities don’t work out for them. It’s so helpful to share our “failures” or rejections like this, I think, because, being an inevitable part of life, it is something that should be culturally normalized.

I recently found a podcast called “How To Fail” where the host talks to all sorts of people about failure which is really cool and refreshing. But anyway, thank you for your vulnerability here 🙂

briana | youngsophisticate.com