I quit my job after accepting a new one. Then the company rescinded the offer.

Alexandra Plainte, a technical-support leader from Sarasota, Florida, recently experienced a job offer being rescinded. After signing a new job offer, she gave two weeks' notice at her previous job. The new role was a senior manager position in technical support, which she had been interviewing for over two months. The interview process involved four rounds and five people, including the CTO.

Once the offer was made, Alexandra felt confident that the company knew her well. She had spent nearly 10 years in senior management roles, building teams to help customers with software issues. As her main source of income, she was determined to secure a senior manager position at a software company.

After accepting the offer, Alexandra shared the news with her family and friends and treated herself to a new iPhone. However, about a week and a half before her start date, the company rescinded the offer due to organizational changes and budget realignment. The recruiter informed her that the role had been eliminated, and her offer was rescinded.

Despite having already given notice at her previous job, Alexandra was devastated by the sudden change. She had to effectively un-inform everyone about her new job and faced uncertainty about her financial situation.

When she gave notice at her previous employer, the company posted a requisition to fill her role, with over 700 people applying. Alexandra realized there was no turning back and decided to focus on moving forward. She is now applying for other jobs, networking, and exploring the possibility of starting her own venture. Alexandra emphasizes the need for multiple income sources in today's job market, as companies can quickly eliminate roles.

She advises others to consider negotiating exit packages or contractual guarantees to protect themselves from sudden offer rescission.