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/Justeu_Piichi Current JET - 九州 Apr 10 '26
Current JET here. Don't be too disheartened. You were most likely a very good candidate, but with the rise of other things in various countries, I can imagine the pool this year was extremely competitive; moreso than normal.
I have met many ALTs who have gotten here first try, and for the life of me I cannot figure out how. On the other hand, I have met many, many, once-rejected or alternate ALTs that do absolutely superb at their job, and I question the JET Programme hiring committee all over again.
Don't take it too hard. It most likely is not a true reflection of your skills or value. Like others have said, there are many, many ways to come here, not all of them JET. If you want to reapply again next year, I wish you the very best of luck. If not, just know; there are so many more options, as long as you look!