This 'friend' was also my line manager at work for several years. I left that job earlier this year and when I applied for new jobs I asked her for references to which she replied "of course, happy to, no problem etc etc.." all good.
Fast forward to this week, I'm a couple of months in to a new job. I found out yesterday that when HR Manager had emailed my so called friend to request a reference and attached the standard job description for her to refer to, 'Friend' emailed back asking if she could saying could apply for the job instead!.
She also included a cover note basically showing how she had more experience and qualifications and would be better at the job than me as she had manager experience!!
The HR manager who told me said she was quite appalled by this woman's actions and refused to accept her application as it was past closing date and they had short listed already anyway. 'Friend' then sent a reference a while later. But not before trying to steal MY job!
So AIBU I thinking I never want to see or talk to this 'friend' again and feel furious and upset?. Should I have it out with her or just leave it and move on?