["I got my promotion results back the other day and I didn't get selected. I was so angry because I know I am a great employee.", 'Sorry about that. Did you talk to your manager to understand why you did got selected?', 'I did talk to my manager about it and he had some kind words to say. Turns out she was better qualified than I. I just have to work harder!']
I hope you get it next year. Good luck.
I got my promotion results back the other day and I didn't get selected. I was so angry!