conv: My friend had encouraged me to apply for teaching jobs. I went on several and didn't get hired. She went on one and got hired right away. My friend was telling me about teaching jobs to apply for. I didn't get hired_comma_ but she got one right off the bat! It sounds like you're happy for her_comma_ which is commendable given you didn't get hired. Were you very disappointed? I was kind of envious that she got the job and I didn't because it seemed like I was more qualified than she was. That's always tough. It's so hard to tell what other factors come into play in situations like that. Are you happy where you're currently at_comma_ or still looking?