[chefcrank1]

I've been working at a private club for the better part of nine years now. I've been sous chef for around 6 out of those 9. I was recently informed that the executive chef will be let go tomorrow night and that the assistant manager ( a man who has been wheeling and dealing behind the scenes to get the chef fired and at the same time attempting to supplant the club manager as well) has been telling board members that I will be more than happy to take the position which is far from the truth. I do not want the job, I've turned it down 2 previous times now (in between each chef that has come and gone) due largely to the fact that I dont enjoy nor wish to have anything to do with the paperwork aspect of day to day opperations. Im truely, to be quite honest, scared that if I reject the job this assistant manager will turn on me and embark on a smear campaign just as he has with the chef and general manager. It's a touchy situation I'm unsure of what to do, if I wasnt married I'd quit and move on but that is not an option in my situation...Any advice would be appreciated the anxiety is tearing me apart....