So sorry for the late response on this. Thank you for your kind words, Whimsy! I was very depressed over the weekend as a result of not getting the job. Tomorrow I have a meeting with my boss and some other higher ups... about what, I have no idea. One of my friends suggested that I talk to her, but I'm terrible with confrontations. I've decided that I'm going to just do what I can, because that's the only thing I have control over. And I'll need all the luck I can get in my job search, so thanks for that too!

Regarding your friend, I wish I could give you a hug right now! IMO, you're better off without someone like her in your life. Why? Because you deserve to be treated better. You really do.