The Time I Accidentally Sent My Resume to NASA (And Discovered I'm Not Space Material)

So, there I was, caffeinated, motivated, and blasting out resumes like a job-hunting machine. Marketing positions, social media roles—you name it, I applied for it. But then... I clicked on NASA Marshall Space Flight Center . Yes, NASA . You know, the people who send astronauts into space.

And I didn’t just send my resume. Oh no, I pitched myself for the Lead Rocket Scientist position. Apparently, my experience in brand strategy really qualifies me for, you know, sending people to Mars.

Step 1: Realize You’re in Deep Space Trouble

The next morning, I get an email: “We received your application for the Lead Rocket Scientist position. ” Excuse me?! Rocket Scientist?! At this point, I’m questioning all my life decisions, including that extra shot of espresso. Do I explain my mistake? Or do I pretend that my knowledge of Instagram hashtags somehow applies to lunar landings?

Step 2: Embrace the Absurdity

So, I wrote back. I told them how my “innovative solutions ” (aka, running a social media campaign for my cousin’s bakery) would translate seamlessly into, you know, navigating space exploration . I even threw in a line about how my ability to juggle Zoom calls and client deadlines might come in handy during a zero-gravity crisis. NASA needed to know: I may not know astrophysics, but I can sell a moon landing like it’s the newest iPhone.

Step 3: What I Learned (Besides Not Sending Applications at Warp Speed)

NASA politely declined. Shocker. But they responded, saying they admired my enthusiasm. And here’s the wild part: that tiny email rejection sparked more confidence in me than any job offer ever could. Why? Because ambition isn’t about being perfectly qualified—it's about daring to try. Even if you're light-years away from actually knowing what you're doing.

Brands That Need More “NASA-Sized” Ambition:

1. Crocs: Why stop at Earth? Crocs for astronauts. It’s time we brought ugly-but-comfortable footwear to the stars.
2. Domino’s : Forget 30-minute delivery—how about interplanetary pizza? If I can get a pie to Mars in under 30 light years, we’re in business.
3. LinkedIn : Imagine connecting with professionals on other planets. “Endorsed for teamwork by someone who’s actually been in a space station? Yes, please .” So, what did I get out of this galactic misstep? A killer story. And the realization that if you’re not sending your resume into deep space every once in a while, are you even really aiming high?

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