OS . . . Let's look at it from your boss's perspective. The MOST qualified and Most able to do the job guy DOES NOT WANT THE JOB because HIS FRIEND NEEDS THE MONEY MORE The thing about extraordinary acts of kindness . . . . .people don't beleive them. Your boss is trying to figure out WHY you *REALL* don't want the job even if he beleives you . . when the next position comes available maybe you have another friend or something One Question: While you position is Secure . . what is your friend's position like? Do you think he ready to accept MORE responsibility at work as well? Will the increase allow him to quite the second job? The MOST MAJOR problem with this. . is if he f*cks up . . .. alot of folx will be of the mind [or your boss atleast] that . . OS SUGGESTED HIM!!!! I hope you boy does d*mn good. . . because it is more than his *ss on the line here!!!! :mad : Rocket River