dimonsf's journey

I've been feeling really frustrated with my job search lately. The rejections used to bother me, but now it's the silence that gets to me the most. I can handle a 'no' because at least that gives me closure and allows me to move on. But when I spend an hour customizing my resume and then hear absolutely nothing, it drives me crazy. I can't help but wonder if my application even made it past the ATS filters or if it just landed in a folder that no one checks. Honestly, I'd rather receive 50 rejections than 50 applications that just disappear into the void. At least with rejections, I know my resume was seen. I've been trying to figure out how to cope with this uncertainty. Do I just assume my applications were never opened and keep sending more out? How long should I wait before I stop checking my inbox and let it go? And if a position is still open but I haven't heard back, is it worth reapplying? I know I'm not alone in feeling this way, but it still feels incredibly frustrating. I appreciate any advice on how to handle this silence.