['I am in the running for a new job I want to get!', 'How exciting!  Do you know when they will make a final decision?', "In a week! It's a lot of pressure. I sure hope I get it, it will make my life much easier"]
How will it make it easier?  More financial stability?  I hope you get it also!!
I am in the running for a new job I want to get. I think I have a good chance!