<human>: I had an interview on Monday for an amazing and rare position that happens to be both what I've always wanted to do and for which I am uniquely qualified.  They told me it was down to me and another candidate.  I know they like me, but I don't really have a handle on the odds.  Let's call it 50/50.

They initially told me they'd call Thursday, and I was crazy nervous all day long.  Yesterday afternoon the hiring manager called and politely put it off until next Wed.  I believe him when he says he hasn't had a chance to sit down with his boss for final approval.  I do feel a lot less anxious, but that's probably temporary.

Can you condense the text into a few key points?
<bot>: he didn't tell me I had it, I don't think it's a brush off until the other person commits.