My company is downsizing, but basically just told our group that they are “pretty much safe” for the rest of the year.  In the mean time, I am being offered a promotion.  During the pitch meeting to me, they disclosed that part of my new job would be doing parts of my friends jobs, because “they are being let go”.  At this point it’s still a secret, and not only would telling them probably cost me my promotion, it would probably cost me my job too. I’ve worked with them for over 10 years, and both have kids getting ready for college. Telling them wouldn’t change anything, but it might help them prepare for the inevitable. Am I the Asshole because I am worried about what might happen to me rather than telling my friends?

And yes, I realize all I need is to throw in a red swingline stapler to make this completely cliche. 