AIBU to go for this job?

[Crisscrosscranky]

I've been invited for an interview next Wednesday. The job is very similar to the one I do now - same money but much closer to home so would save me over an hour each day commuting. I think I have a good chance at being successful based on what they want and what I've got.

It's a large department and my step-MIL works there (in what would be a much lower position). Her and FIL are currently in process of separating and when they do we will have NC with step-MIL (she's been a cow toward by DH since he was a kid). She has an issue I've applied for the job and even more-so that I've been shortlisted (I haven't actually told her - she told FIL including telling him how much I earn from my application form who told my DH as she has access to the information breach of data protection.

An opportunity for a job that pays the same as I currently earn so close to home is unlikely to come again for years (I've been waiting 2 years for a job at this particular place to come up!). I don't particularly care about the split or how she feels she cheated but DH thinks it will make things messy and awkward. I think I'm perfectly capable of being professional at work and if she feels awkward it's not my problem.

WIBU to still go for the interview?

[almostthirty]

Go for it. You can't put life on hold for someone else. Good luck!

[monkeysox]

Go for it

[MsVestibule]

Go for it, get the job, then get get her sacked over the data protection breach.

[MoonlightandMusic]

What MsVestibule said.

Best of luck for the interview.

[throwingpebbles]

go for it. my only worry would be that she would try and make life difficult for you, but assuming your roles are not going to have much cross over then I am sure that can be managed.

I would be wanting HR to be aware of her breach (post job-offer) because I would be worried she might do the same again!

good luck

[TestingTestingWonTooFree]

Yes what MsVestibule says.

[scarlets]

Agree with the others. Good luck.

[ABloodyDifficultWoman]

Her breach of the DPA is fucking outrageous and I do hope you'll find a way to inform her employers of that whatever the outcome of your application.
Good luck if you do decide to go for it!

[redexpat]

It is great that you can keep things professional. Can the same be said of you stbx step mil?