Lost Job Opportunity

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I recently experienced something that has made me really question where I'm working, and I'm having a hard time getting over it. I applied for a new position (one with the company I'm currently working for) that I was really excited about. I did a 1 week working interview for the position and, while I'm not one to toot my own horn, I'm not afraid to say that I feel like I did great! I worked with several people, got along well with everyone. I had experience that they seemed to be very excited about - and I discussed a lot of plans to help the position grow. I felt pretty confident that I might get it (there were 2 other applicants). But then...I got my rejection email. At first I thought I knew who got the job (of the other 2 applicants only one was also qualified). I was very disappointed. But then, a few days later, I found out it was the person who had no experience and was not qualified for the job that got it. This made me really mad and extremely hurt. THEN I come to find out that this person who got hired is "bff's" with someone who is higher up in the company, and that's why she got the job! I don't tend to wish ill will upon people, but I really hope she choke's with the position and they can't justify keeping her. I am extremely disappointed in this company for rejecting TWO qualified applicants for a position and hiring someone not qualified strictly because of who their friends are. I am going to be trying to find this position elsewhere with another company - I'm actually reaching out to one about it. Thanks for letting me vent!