'I just left my job for them!': Candidate accepts job offer with 50% pay raise and resigns from old job, new company suddenly cancels position due to “restructuring,” leaving them unemployed, prompting them to post harsh reviews online

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Emma Saven
Jan 22, 2026 12:00 PM EST

Is leaving a bad company review valid if the company ghosts you after signing their job offer?

A dodgy company is much like a toxic potential lover. They woo you, promising endless perks and benefits if you leave your current partner…And just as you finally break it off and are ready to commit to them…They ghost you. Cold. Out of the blue. As if you never mattered at all.

A company might call it a "sudden restructuring" or "termination of the position," but it's really the same thing. The only difference is the blazers and scheduled lunch breaks. And much like any wronged individual, they'd likely discuss their newfound hatred for this person with everyone they know, ensuring he or she earns themselves the 'can't be trusted' reputation they deserve. So if this is the case, why wouldn't a 'kicked to the curb' employee do the exact same thing…Write shocking reviews about the company all over the internet, so that they, too, get the reputation they deserve!

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  • Three interviews later, this candidate finally received a job offer less than an hour after his latest one-on-one. Not only was he excited for a new ‘change of scenery', but the 50% pay raise definitely added some sparkle to the offer. He accepted it immediately and had all the paperwork signed with HR. He already resigned from his previous job and was ready for this new chapter, only to receive a cold email eight days later, explaining that the position was ‘eliminated.' He was a wrecked mixture of shocked, confused, and most importantly, unemployed! (All because of them) He channelled that anger and began writing truthful reviews about his experience with the company…

    As you can imagine, his words did not work wonders for their reputation, as their HR woman got in contact with him and immediately demanded that he take the posts down. But he was not willing to listen to anything she had to say, as he understood that revenge is a dish best served online! And he was ready to tear them down! 

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    Man opening up a job offer in an orange envelope
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    The company rescinded my offer after I left my old job, so I wrote them a bad review on Glassdoor and now they're begging me to remove it.

    I'm in a really big mess right now and I had to share what happened. I went through 3 interviews with this company, and they sent me an official offer less than an hour after the last one.
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    I was overjoyed because it was a 50% salary increase from my previous job. So I accepted immediately, signed all the hiring paperwork from HR about 10 days ago, and resigned from my old company.
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    Three days later - meaning 8 days after I signed the official offer - I got a cold email.
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    It said that due to a 'sudden restructuring, the position has been eliminated' and they couldn't proceed, but they would keep my information on file.
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    I was literally shocked. I just left my job for them! I immediately called my old manager to see if there was any way to take back my resignation, but she told me that HR had already finalized the process and it was completely out of her hands.
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    So now I'm unemployed because this company screwed me over. I was so angry, so I went on Glassdoor and wrote a detailed one-star review, explaining exactly how they operate and how they left me jobless.
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    This morning, I got a call from someone in their HR asking me to please remove the review because it's 'damaging their reputation'.
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    Honestly, I don't feel one percent guilty. They're the ones who left me without a job in the end.
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    darlo0161 Do NOT change that review. Add to it that you were approached to remove it. Name and Shame
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    Reasonable-Rub2243 They didn't rescind an offer, they fired you. Tell them you'll remove the review if they pay you three month's severance. Also, apply for unemployment!
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    SainburyL71 Don't change the review. That company earned it. And others should be warned.
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    Significant-Crow-974 Leave it on please. Other people need to know what happened as you would have appreciated knowing before your application.
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    robbietreehorn The HR lady f'ed up and is getting heat from her bosses for the one star review. It's her reputation that is suffering. And, rightfully so. Don't budge
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    Stressed and tired employee working at her desk, behind her yellow laptop
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    tnmoi Yes, DO NOT REMOVE. They will threaten to sue. Let them and counter sue for the harm they have inflicted on you. Lost wages and livelihood for the foreseeable future! In your case, it is really easy to prove. Make sure you did not put down emotions in your review. Just state facts. Interviews on dates 1, 2, 3. Offer letter received at this date. Signed offer on x date. Signed onboarding paperwork on this date. Received retraction on this date via email. Then received a phone call to remove
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    Jackalope_Sasquatch Do NOT remove the review. I'm sorry this happened to you.
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    Magic_Neil “Hi (HR person), thank you for reaching out! Is there something that is factually incorrect with my review? I'm sorry if this is reflecting poorly, but this was my honest and candid experience. It's regretful that the 'sudden restructuring' created the situation that we both face, hopefully in the future that doesn't happen.. leaving your company with poor employee experiences, and me without a job.
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    gilbert10ba If that's how they operate, they deserve the review you gave them. As long as you're just stating the facts they can't do anything.
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    TonalContrast Don't change the review. Contact a lawyer for proper advice as you may have a claim against the company. I had this happen very early in my career and one letter from my lawyer got their attention and a settlement was negotiated.
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    sharkieshadooontt Its 2026 PEOPLE!!! WE ARE NOT GIVING NOTICE, EVER. YOU USE YOUR PTO TO START THE NEW JOB AND CONFIRM ITS NOT A BAIT AND SWITCH AND THEN QUIT. Or YOU GO BACK TO YOUR OTHER JOB IF IT DIDNT WORK OUT.
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    SnooCupcakes4075 Easy to fix, they replace your income for the duration of your unemployment since it was caused by them. They get the bad review removed (for now), you get the time you need to move past their idiocy. Or they can find you a spot like the one they rug-pulled on you...........
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