Obligated to take job?

A little background: I'm currently working in the consulting division of a regional accounting firm. But, I am interested more towards the Asset Management side and would like to move out of the area (am basically in middle of nowhere).

I recently had a networking lunch with an individual and she thought of a close friend that she wants to pass my resume to who works in an investment advisory role. But, the catch is that it's still around this location.

I feel like this process will move fairly quickly so I'm asking ahead of time. If I interview and am offered a position there, would I be obligated to take the job since the contact went out of her way to help me out? In other words, would I be viewed as an a**hole if I decline?

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jrt336Don't go and interview for it if you wouldn't take it. It'll make your friend look bad.

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