I received and signed a written job offer from Seat Unique for a full-time role and spent over a month preparing to start — resigning from my previous position, arranging new living arrangements, and turning down other offers. Less than 10 days before my start date, I was informed by email that the role had been cancelled following a “review of business priorities.” When I politely asked for a brief call to better understand the decision — not to dispute it, but simply to gain clarity on something that had a significant impact on my life — I was told this “wasn’t required.” There was no further explanation or personal communication, just a short, generic message. I completely understand that business priorities can change, but the way this situation was handled showed a lack of transparency, empathy, and professionalism. Withdrawing a signed offer at such short notice, without any meaningful dialogue, is not a good way to conduct business — whether with employees, partners, or clients. I hope the company reflects on how it manages situations like this in the future, as treating people with honesty and basic respect should be at the heart of any organisation’s values.