Rejection and realization
November 18, 2025A compelling job offer. Multiple interview rounds. Then rejection. But instead of disappointment, I felt relief. That's when I realized: I've always chosen autonomy over contracts.
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A compelling job offer. Multiple interview rounds. Then rejection. But instead of disappointment, I felt relief. That's when I realized: I've always chosen autonomy over contracts.
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