I've recently decided to change jobs/careers and have been applied for a few things over the past few months- I've had an interview or two, but not yet decided to leave my current job (one they offered me the lowest possible salary and another wanted me to permanently work antisocial shifts despite me saying at interview that I have childcare commitments).
Then at the weekend I bumped into a friend I've not seen in a month or so & was chatting to him about the situation. I mentioned that I was waiting to hear back about my latest new application and we got chatting about what the potential job was… he seemed quite enthusiastic and thought it like a good position- as do I: good prospects, salary and conditions.
So today I get a text from him saying he's applied for the same job.
I know it's not up to me who gets the job and that our applications will be judged on their individual merits, but I'm still a bit peeved. Should I be? Or is it fair game?
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At least he had the balls to tell you. Imagine bumping into him at an interview.
Sounds like a bit of wanky thing to do, to be honest.
If he found the job and applied independently it's a totally different scenario.
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I have to be honest, I wouldn't tell friends or colleagues with similar skill sets enough info on a job if applied for that they could work out the company unless it was extremely obvious
I don't think he's really your mate
Luckily my family are awesome too, but some people aren't so lucky.
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I think I'd reply along the lines of "you cheeky blighter, if you nick my job then I at least want a recruitment agent's fee!"
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