NC for this.
My current job contract is ending next month. I went for a job interview with a large organisation, didn’t get the role but as I did well they offered me a 12 month maternity cover, doing the same role. They said that whilst they can’t guarantee anything, something else may come up in that time. I’ve accepted as it’s good experience, a great organisation to work for and even if something else doesn’t come up, it’s still a job for 12 months given that my current one is nearly over.
A friend knew I was going for an interview. She messaged me today asking if I’d heard how I got on. This friend has herself been out of work for nearly a year, and has applied for jobs and had a couple of interviews but hasn’t got anything. However she does admit that she hasn’t looked as hard as she could have done.
So, I told friend the outcome and there was no “well done”, “congrats” or similar. Just that she wouldn’t advise maternity cover as it’s someone else’s job and there’s no guarantee of further work.
I was a bit hurt by this. I’m well aware that there’s nothing guaranteed after the 12 months, but it’s still a foot in the door, good experience, and a year’s work. If I had turned this down I could’ve ended up with no job in two months’ time.
I’m 100% sure I’ve made the right decision and family and other friends have been so pleased for me and said what a great move it will be. I feel a bit sad by her reaction though, and the logical part of me is telling myself that she’s possibly jealous. Do you think I’m right?