Google engineer rejected for being 'too good' for a job role at a startup; shares rejection letter

A Google software engineer named Anu Sharma recently shared a rejection letter from a startup where she applied for a job, and the reason given for her rejection was unusual—she was "too good" for the role.

The company further explained that candidates with qualifications higher than what a job requires often find the work unfulfilling, leading to dissatisfaction and a higher likelihood of leaving soon after joining. 

“Didn’t know you could be rejected for being too good,” she wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter)

Didn't know you could be rejected for being too good 🥲 pic.twitter.com/mbo5fbqEP3

— Anu Sharma (@O_Anu_O) October 17, 2024

Netizens reaction

Anu’s post, which included the rejection letter, quickly gained traction, gathering over 59,000 views. The post sparked a lively conversation, with many users engaging in light-hearted banter.

"Where did you apply btw? Wipro? Companies usually follow same template rejections to all," a user asked.

Responding to this, Anu wrote, "Nope, it was a good startup company. Why would I apply to Wipro?"

Nope, it was a good startup company. Why would I apply to Wipro? 😂

— Anu Sharma (@O_Anu_O) October 17, 2024

"I don't know if I should be happy for your qualification or sad for rejection," another wrote.

Idk either 😅

— Anu Sharma (@O_Anu_O) October 18, 2024

Aww, left behind here too

— Anu Sharma (@O_Anu_O) October 17, 2024

"I was rejected too recently not for being more qualified but being from a higher ranking college 😭😭😭 I told them I won't leave but they were hell bent 😭," a third wrote. 

I've been told in interviews thrice now that I'm over qualified and they think I'll leave their company in a few months.

Insecure ass corporations.

— Adityavardhan Jain (@Adityanebulous) October 18, 2024