On April 6th each year, National Sorry Charlie Day helps us to see rejection from a different angle. It's a day to reflect about the times we've been rejected. We've all been refused whether we've been rejected by a sweetheart or a college, a prospective employer, or the bank for a loan. The day also gives us the opportunity to reflect on how we survived the rejection and what we learned from it.
Breakups can be some of the most difficult to get rid of. This kind of rejection, especially young, seems to cut deeply and takes the longest to heal, as well. However, if you're honest and forthright, the individual who is refusing could be doing you a favor. The faster and more direct they are, the more convenient it is for you to move forward. While it may be painful, their words may cut like a knife. "It's as if you never existed" is brutal, but they leave no lingering doubt about their feelings.
Dismissal from a career should always be treated as a learning opportunity. Although it's impossible to see it that way, it's often the shove we've been waiting for. Many are stuck in jobs that envision a different career, despite the fact that some people will take the leap on their own. For someone to see the light, it takes downsizing, layoffs, or outright firing.
Do you remember Charlie the Tuna? He was often turned down, but he'd keep smiling. "Sorry, Charlie" became closely associated with StarKist and was also a popular American catch. Charlie was never going to let rejection discourage him. Do not let it stop you!
- Make a list of the times you've been turned down
- Each time you may have taken a different route or learned something new How did you get over the rejection?
- Use #NationalSorryCharlieDay to post on social media to share your best rejection stories
History of national sorry charlie day has spanned the country's national sorry charlie day
Cathy Runyan-Svacina of Kansas City, Missouri, founded the Sorry Charlie, No-Fan-Club-for-You Club, and National Sorry Charlie Day.
Sorry charlie FAQ
Q. When did Charlie the Tuna become StarKist's mascot?
The blue StarKist tuna mascot, A. Charlie, first appeared in 1961. Artist Tom Rogers created He was created by artist Tom Rogers.
Is there other ways to tell someone, "Sorry, Charlie"?
A. Yes, there are a few ways to tell someone that they weren't the one, but these words are actually flippant.
- Better luck next time
- Tough luck
- That's the way the cookie crumbles
- Too bad, so sad
However, there are other, more kinder ways to say this. The most effective option may be a simple, "I'm sorry" approach.
