Sold the House. Offer Rescinded Days Before Start.

A candidate who had been unemployed for nearly six months finally landed a job requiring relocation. They sold their house in preparation. Days before the start date, the company called to rescind the offer, disclosing that the rest of the team was being laid off too. Commenters urged the candidate to consult a lawyer about promissory estoppel, and one warning resonated widely: "Don't make life-changing financial decisions for a job in 2026."