I recently had an interview that felt incredibly positive. The interviewers were enthusiastic and even mentioned sending over a contract by Friday, which made me really excited about the opportunity. I was looking forward to starting work on Monday. However, when Friday came around, I received a rejection email saying I was not selected for the position. It was a disappointing experience, and I can't help but feel that maybe it would be better if they didn't raise my hopes if they weren't truly considering me for the role.