STUCK MOMENT · ADHD-LED ANSWER · 4 SECONDS

I got the rejection. Now what do I write back?

Paste the rejection email. I'll give you a calm 2-sentence reply you can send + one move for tomorrow.

Why this happens

Job rejections hit ADHD adults harder than the median because RSD amplifies the no into something bigger. The right reply is brief, gracious, and doesn't ask for feedback (you won't get useful feedback from a rejection email; the time is better spent on the next application). The harder work is the next 24 hours — the urge to send 30 follow-up applications in a panic vs. the smart move of taking the day off the search and coming back fresh.

The example we'll start with

We've decided to move forward with another candidate whose experience aligns more closely with our current needs. We appreciate the time you spent in the interview process and wish you the best in your search.

Click the button above and the textarea pre-fills with this example. Edit it to match your real situation, or use it as-is.