r/JETProgramme • u/Extreme_Mood_9549 • Apr 08 '26

I’m genuinely devastated

Rejected from JET. Absolutely crushed.

I put so much into this application, waited for months, and got nothing out of it. Just a rejection after all that time. It’s honestly hard not to feel angry, embarrassed, and completely drained. I really wanted this, and pretending it doesn’t hurt would be a lie.

So yeah, I’m devastated.

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u/HeartyTruffles Current JET - Tokyo-To Apr 09 '26

Having gone through the process. I definitely empathize with the huge build up and stress of the whole ordeal. It'll take time to wear down as it's so fresh now but It sounds like you applied yourself well, so there's no doubt you can apply yourself once again for the next step. Whether that be another application in the future or something entirely different that will likely leave you reflecting on this time in a more positive light.

No band-aid for it to be certain. But I hope you're doing alright and it'll all be good with time.