They called and wanted to extend an offer. However, if I wanted to know the specific numbers, the offer would expire in a week. This was likely an attempt to undermine my negotiation power and lowball me.

I waited less than a week and then reached out for the offer details. I was then told the offer was rescinded due to "business priority shifts and thus headcount freeze."

It seems likely they extend multiple offers and the first taker, accepting the lowest bid, wins. I suggest you not waste your time with them.

I am not sure if a company with such practices will look out for its employees at all.

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