Daily Musings ... Annoyances

So I received word that two universities that I applied for have hired someone else. They sent nice thank you letters stating that the applicant pool was "exceptional" and that my "qualifications" was exemplary, and while the choice was difficult under these circumstances, they believed they found the right candidate ... besides me. Of course, I'd feel better if I made it on to the short list. That's the real recognition. Out of, say for example, 200 applicants which is a conservative number, being on the short list of 2-4 finalists means a whole lot more. At this point, I'm just happy to be on anyone's short list. Two jobs down ... about 24 more to go, if they ever send a notice anyways.