Job went to another internal candidate, how to move on.

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I was the better candidate. The other person has been unreliable. I have more experience, more qualifications, and have a lot more proof of what I have invested and achieved. I am baffled that they chose the other person. I don't want to go back in and face it all. This is such a huge set back and I am gutted at all the time and energy I invested in making sure I was ready for this role. No career progression for me now. Unsure what to do.

@sorryIdidntmeanto congratulations on your new role! A big f u as you leave, with your head held high.. 😁

Well done and congratulations. Delighted at such a positive outcome. Big surprise for those who had rejected you earlier and taken advantage of your willingness to go the extra mile. Their loss. How is the other person getting on in the role?
Good luck, onwards and upwards!

Thank you. She is doing fine, but might find it a bit harder when I go!