> Aside from that one, the rejections that were the least self-esteem-damaging were ones that said "we've decided not to fill the position". "We'd rather have

> Aside from that one, the rejections that were the least self-esteem-damaging were ones that said "we've decided not to fill the position". "We'd rather have no one than you!" seems like it should be more insulting, really. But I get it.