Strict-Package-3508's journey

I’ve been job searching for a while now, and I’ve come to realize that the hardest part isn’t the rejection. At least with a rejection, you get some closure. The real struggle is when I send out an application, feel hopeful for a few days, and then… nothing. No interview, no rejection, just complete silence. I find myself checking my email constantly, waiting for a response that never comes. That silence can be deafening and starts to play tricks on my mind. I catch myself thinking, 'Maybe I’m not qualified enough,' or 'My resume must be terrible,' or even 'Maybe no one is hiring at all.' It’s frustrating and honestly, I think being ghosted is worse than a straightforward rejection.