This sounds really arrogant and obviously Alice's application and interview might blow mine out of the water.
A colleague I really like (Alice) and I have both seen a job. Alice is applying for it and I am thinking of. We both have a really good chance of getting it. We both earn about the same. Jobs like this dont come up much.
Alice's husband is a dick. The pay rise with the new job would give her the option to leave (she doesnt feel finamcially able to right now) or at the very least give her a bit of power back.
Alice is actively looking for a new job.
I'm happy enough in my current job and wasnt looking.
So I guess, Alice needs this job and it has the potential to be life changing for her. Whereas Im thinking "that'll be fun" and "more money for shoes".
Alice wont hold a grudge if I apply or get the job. I wont hold a grudge if she gets it and doesnt make any life changes.
Obviously, her application and interview might not even give me a chance.
Should I apply and accept if I am successful?
YANBU - all is fair in love and job applications
YABU - dont potentially ruin her chance. That makes you more of a dick than her husband.
Dont come at me for my arrogance, Im just trying to think of all the possible results.