Just found out I'm not getting a promotion at work that I was up for. I'm kind of bummed to not be moving up in the company that I work for, as I really like everyone here, and the company itself, and what we do. But I'm satisfied knowing that someone more deserving than me got it, and that they still see me as worthy in the long run, and that I still get to enjoy my current situation.
I'm sorry the hear that.  Maybe another company would appreciate your talent.
Well, maybe so, but that's okay. Like I said, I like where I'm at now and I kind of hate change, so we'll stick it out for another year or two and see how it goes. I'm not in a big rush. It's the first job I've gotten since I graduated college, so I don't want to be too hasty and move around too much. I appreciate your viewpoint, though!
The first job out of college is a good way to test the waters but someday you will have to spread those wings.