Odds of a Big 4 firm rescinding a verbal job offer? May need to commit to housing before I get final written offer. Bad idea?

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Don’t commit to housing beforehand for any job in my opinion

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Verbals offers don’t mean anything. Hope for the best but prepare for the worst

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Just curious what do you mean by commit to housing?

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I meant sign a lease with friends in a city I’m not in currently because they’re time pressured. If not I can’t live with them

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Pretty high just happened

I hear you, sounds pretty clear cut

Verbal offers carry little to no weight. You need it in writing. Defer on the housing if possible.

Verbal offers? I don't think there will be any legal implications in rescinding verbal offers. They are like an offer that is next to nothing. Do not make hasty decisions or rely too much on such offers.

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