Conflicted

KfW2 has an interview today. She's very nervous, but the job specification was written for her and, unofficially at least, the guy she'd be replacing and one of the interviewers wants her to get the job. It's amusing because this is similar to something that happened a few years ago with Stalky Guy... and KfW2 was extremely critical of both the management and Stalky Guy at the time.

It wasn't Stalky Guy's fault, of course. He was just the golden boy of management, but he wasn't suitable for the job. The criticism came because he didn't (publicly) admit that the job was written for him. It's not like he didn't know - we'd all told him. His boss had also pretty much told him in a lateral, innuendo, implied way. And that's where KfW2's criticism came from. Arguably, the job should have been KfW2's, but that favouritism that I've mentioned or hinted at previously isn't just stacked against me.

So, KfW2 is now panicking in case she doesn't get the job. The fact is, if she doesn't get the job then she has fucked up the interview in a pretty major way. The people involved want her to get the job.

I'm conflicted. I want her to do well, though I don't think she's really cut out for the job she's going for: management. She has at least admitted that the job spec was written for her, though is not admitting that the interview will be made easier for her. She's been well-prepped by the two people I mention above and she's mentioned that it's been shared that the company want more females in management. So everything seems to be in her favour. However, just like the last time she went for a new job, this seems to be driven more by the pay rise she'd get for the new job rather than the challenge of something new itself. I personally think it's dangerous that someone goes into management for the cash rather than a desire to do so as a career move.

And, yes, I'm a little jealous. After missing out (i.e. been deliberately overlooked) for a mid-year promotion, it's still a little raw with me and I'd love just to have the support of someone to get a pay-rise and promotion like Stalky Guy and KfW2 have had recently.