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I just received a remote job offer! But I’m a bit nervous – is it common for remote job offers to be rescinded, especially in the current market? What are some red flags to watch out for during the final stages of the hiring process?
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It's not 'common' but it *can* happen, just like with in-office jobs, especially if there are sudden company-wide freezes or restructuring. A huge red flag is if they keep delaying your start date without clear reasons or if communication becomes very slow/unresponsive after you've accepted.
- Anonymous: That makes sense, but what if the delays come with vague excuses rather than outright silence? Could it be a sign of deeper issues or just typical hiring hiccups? Sometimes you gotta read between the lines to separate the wheat from the chaff.Report
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