Originally Posted by
rankin116
Turns out I didn't get the job.
Well, I was offered the job, and then during negotiations they rescinded the offer. I'm literally in shock.
The last conversation we had was last Friday. We agreed on salary and such and they were pushing for an 10/16 start date (1 month for an out of state move). I mentioned that would be really hard since my partner was leaving for 5 weeks in Malawi on the 14th and I have to take care of my dog, so I asked if we could do a Nov start, but also asked what they could help with re: temp housing (which they had offered in a previous email without any providing any details). All weekend I was under the impression we agreed in principle and just needed to work out the start date, and if they really needed 10/16 I was prepared to make it happen.
Monday I got an email saying "we believe you indicated that you couldn't do the 10/16 start" so they rescinded the offer. No option for me to rebut and say that I was happy to make that happen.
I immediately sent emails apologizing for the miscommunication and indicating I was certainly able to make 10/16 happen. Also called Monday and Tuesday afternoons, and haven't heard a peep back. wtf?
My university underwent a hiring freeze this spring and any offer or negotiation that didn't have a signed letter got immediately cancelled. Made all of use who worked here (and were involved in searches) feel like a bunch of tools. Can't imagine how it felt to the people who may have turned down other offers because the negotiation was in the final stage. Hope you find someone who knows how to treat employees properly.