We very much appreciate the time and effort you put into this process, and we were impressed by many of the writing samples and tests that we reviewed. Unfortunately, we have a small number of slots to fill, and we will not be able to offer you a position in the White House speechwriting office at this time. Sigh, well, there goes that dream. (One reason it was relatively quiet here in recent weeks is because I was working on this particular job app, which ultimately involved a time-intensive speed-writing test. Obviously, as I just heard a few moments ago, it didn’t end up panning out.)
Oh well, it was a real longshot anyway. And, it’s good news for GitM, I guess…the political coverage can now continue here without impediment. (A lot of things would undoubtedly have had to change around here had I actually landed the gig.) So, ob-la-di, ob-la-da, I suppose.
I’m torn here, Kevin. Very sorry to hear this didn’t work out for you. It’s their loss.
That said, the GitM loyal fanbase, here, is breathing a sigh of relief.
In the meantime, my advice — not that you’re asking — is to wait it out. Remember, the average political appointment job in DC lasts something like 16 months. Give it a year or so.
Sorry to hear that, Kevin. I echo Ben’s words.
I’m on the (academic) market now myself, so I know what a pain the application process is myself.
Sorry, Kevin. But I’m sure you’ll find something good.
I’m sorry to hear this, too, Kevin. Good for you for giving it a go.
Kevin, I join your friends in wishing that your hopes and dreams will be realized. However, I still have my private vision of seeing you teaching young Americans at a decent college, where you would give them the academic experience of a lifetime.
Also, I would like to take issue with the message of the poster. There are all kinds of reasons why we don’t get a particular job. Inferior ability is sometimes one of the reasons, but rarely is it alone, and sometimes it is not even present.
I defer, at this point, to a greater authority:
“I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.” Eccl. 9:11