> decided to put everything else on hold
> That in turn is making my life miserable ... anxiety attacks
> Why get someone's hopes high just to fuck them right in the face
> because there were a bunch of typos in it.
Overall if OP manages to process it the right way it'll be a very good life lesson. Never put yourself in such a weak position if you can't accept defeat. Also, if it took him 50 hours, either the task was way to big or he wasn't a fit.
- Spending a lot of time on something doesn't equal success
- Don't get miserable over things that are not in your control [0]
- Don't trust companies, they're money printing machines, not charities.
- Most people don't care about you / your time, unless it's in their direct personal interest
- Always have a backup plan