No you're not an awful person! Hi, User42, welcome to PsychCentral (PC).

Take your looking over the fence to the greener grass on the other side as a wake-up call; what are you still doing at that company you hate? If she can find and get a job in the field that you're more experienced in, get out there and try to do the same? Just thank your friend for telling you about her new job (and inspiring you to go out and do likewise :-)

Have you looked at your university's IT department for a job? I know mine is constantly looking for good people and you could get more money and a discount on your degree work plus a way to move up in your field!