Quit the old job. New offer vanished.

Accepted the new role in writing and over the phone. Gave two weeks notice at the current company. Days before the start date, the new employer rescinded the offer, reportedly after the CEO, who had not participated in any interview, reviewed the file and changed course. The candidate had to return to their old HR department and plead for their job back. r/jobs commenters called it a bullet dodged, but the lesson was clear: an offer is not real until your first paycheque clears.