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writes:Do you believe in the saying "when one door closes, another one opens"? Has something ever happened to you that would substantiate your belief in this saying?I missed out on a job opportunity (my dream job) because I am not part of the "clique" in my workplace. The successful candidate is "friendly" on a social level with management. If anything, I am more skilled than her. I am deeply disheartened by this. But I don't want to compromise who I am by becoming a back-stabbing person. I just wish that I got the job based on my merit.
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reader, kirra07  +, writes (24 November 2011):
I don't exactly believe in this saying the way it is. I do believe that when one door closes, we work to open another door. Because if one door/opportunity closes, you have the chance to do something else.
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reader, PerhapsNot +, writes (24 November 2011):
 Your situation is hardly a novelty. It has happened and is currently happening to millions of people. There are always opportunities in life, but whether or not you will be on the receiving end is an entirely different matter. Success is a mixture of luck, natural abilities, ambition and being at the right place at the right time. Sadly though, connections do play a large role in many cases.
Start looking for work at a different company while you're still working. If advancement is dependent on friendship with upper management, your chances of advancement will be slim in the future....unless you're willing to change and improve on the relationship you're currently having with your bosses.
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 November 2011): I do believe this saying, yes.
The secret is not to dwell on it, look at yourself and be honest. You have given the reasons why she got the job, maybe your right,maybe not.
Perhaps the culture in another company would suit you better?
Good luck
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reader, aunt honesty  +, writes (24 November 2011):
 you might be more skilled than her, but she might have the better personality and when it comes to finding work it is not all about the academic but how the person comes across in the interview as well. I guess you just need to accept that this time you where unlucky and you where not the best at the interview. Learn some more interview skills and don't give up. Am sure there will be more opportunities available in the future. So just keep positive and keep trying.
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