What is National Sorry Charlie Day?
NATIONAL SORRY CHARLIE DAY DAY CHARLIE DAY.
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!
