One Normal Request. One Rescinded Offer.

He had cleared the final round. The hiring manager called with a verbal offer and the tone was warm — congratulations, details to follow, welcome aboard. The candidate, having once signed a contract without reading it carefully and regretted it, made one simple request: could he take the offer letter home to review before signing? The hiring manager agreed. Said they would follow up on any questions. Hours later, the same manager called back. The offer was withdrawn. No negotiation, no discussion — the decision was final. The candidate begged for reconsideration. He was told it was over. Days later, he saw the same position reposted. He reached out again. No response. Reddit users were unanimous: reading a contract before signing is basic diligence. A company that punishes you for it has done you a favour — it showed you exactly who they are before you were trapped inside.