Business InsiderTim Paradis
I quit my job after accepting a new one. Then the company rescinded the offer.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Alexandra Plainte, a technical-support leader whose job offer was rescinded. Plainte, 36, who lives near Sarasota, Florida, shares how the experience has changed the way she thinks about job security.
The following has been edited for brevity and clarity.
The role I was in until recently wasn't going to give me the growth that I wanted. I found a role as a senior manager of technical support.
The interview process was thorough: There were four rounds over about two months, with five people, all the way up to the CTO. By the time the offer came, I felt like they really knew me, and I really knew them.
It didn't feel like a "maybe" at that point. It felt like I was embarking on the next chapter in my career.
I've spent almost 10 years in senior management, building and running teams that help…
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