-- Posted by OLPFan200 at 6:13 pm on Sep. 27, 2007 I'm currently involved in my Engineering Students' Society (EngSoc) as a discipline director (Civil Eng). Part of my responsibilities include picking a representative from each year of study. Prior to classes starting, I mentioned to a friend that I would probably pick him just because he's a good guy, and figured no one else would be interested. Then he started to get cocky because he was "getting involved". And now I have other people in my class expressing interest in the position. And they're good guys too, but I just never talked to them before. So now what do I do? Obviously I'll have a small interview with both, but I expect similar results. So who do I pick? Do I pick someone equally or slightly more "qualified" for the position, or do I give the position to my friend just because I already offered it to him, and he's expecting it? -- Posted by Artistic Drain at 6:17 pm on Sep. 27, 2007 Totally interview them and pick based on who would do the best job. Picking someone just because they are your friend and you said you would probably pick them isn't fair to the other people wanting it and isn't fair to the society. Especially if that guy is just going to be cocky and such. If he gets pissed at you, just explain you have to be fair. I am sure he will get his panties out of a knot after some time. -- Posted by jessibubblegum at 6:34 pm on Sep. 27, 2007 If someone is MORE qualified, then they should get it.. but otherwise, talk to your friend about his being cocky, and then he should be ok for the position.