Okay, I see where you are coming from on the 70% thing but I have no idea on Company politics I'm just coming to do my job as safely, efficiently and professionally as I can and go home at night and forget about work.
Any pilot will ALWAYS accept a suitable job offer irrespective of whether it affects current employees. I'm not saying it's right, it's just the way it is. I had a good reason to come home and I took the job
I wouldn't worry about delays on being contacted - most guys seem to have a wait before being contacted.