Good news!
I got the job 
I GOT THE JOB $@%&&#&
No rise in pay tho.. not sure why, but apparently that will be followed up with, AND 2 of my work friends also were promoted! I am so so happy! yay! Alot of good quality candidates were overlooked. It’s a shame, but I got the job! mwahahahahah which means I must have been damn good! yay me! YAY