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Probably an unpopular opinion here but I think they handled it in a classy way. Severance and assistance with your job search? That’s very nice of them.

Other companies like Meta rescinded too, I’m not sure if they offered severance. Maybe just a generic email?

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I didn't hear about Meta rescinding so I googled a bit. A few sources came up and it looks like it was a pretty specific scenario(s) about contractors, visa etc...but regular straight up offers are still good.

This summarizes a few other searches I found: https://www.teamblind.com/post/Is-meta-really-rescinding-off...

I could be wrong but that's what I found.

Meta did not rescind at scale. I recall seeing one Canadian new grad who was under the impression she'd be able to work at the Toronto office but which was rescinded for whatever reason. They followed up and were able to re-make the offer, though.

I mean, they may intend it as kindness, but it's also cheaper and easier to put that option up front than to deal with lawyers from each person who had a signed offer rescinded.

Meta did not really rescind in general. It was only a couple of very specific cases, such as not winning the H1B lottery they did rescind the offer.

I would nor even count that as rescinding the offer. All offers including at firms actively hiring are contingent on candidate receiving work visas.

if you had a signed contract don't they have to pay their way out of the notice period regardless?

There is usually no notice period (or mandated severance in the US).

so you can just quit and walk out the door?

strange country

Absolutely. You could just literally stop showing up one day, it is the company’s problem at that point. 2 weeks notice is expected, and giving less is considered a bit of a betrayal, but it’s perfectly legal. As much as like the idea of having the security of a contact, being forced to work honestly seems kind of strange to me.

no-one's forced to work by a contract of employment

you can quit on the spot and ignore the notice period, and they can try suing you for lost business as a result, which is quite difficult to prove to any sort of standard

whereas it's generally very easy to go after an employer if they don't pay your notice if they sack you on the spot

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