['I didnt get the assistant training position at my job, even though I have done better than the head trainer himself on the yearly test, 4 years in a row!', 'Life is like that.  It is not what you know but who you know.', 'yup, guess I need to practice my butt kissing']
No need to kiss butt.  Maintain your integrity and enjoy life on it's terms.
I was turned down an assistant training position at work. For the past 4 years I have scored higher than the actual head trainer on this test.