After two rounds of interviews, I received a verbal offer from Ford. We had already discussed salary, start date, and other details — everything pointed toward a confirmed hire. Then, a week later, they called to say the role’s “requirements changed” and the offer was no longer valid.
This kind of reversal is unprofessional and disheartening. Candidates invest serious time and trust in these processes, and extending a verbal offer without follow-through is unacceptable. If the company wasn’t ready to commit, they shouldn’t have moved to that stage.
Ford has missed out on someone who’s smart, driven, and doesn’t give up. Unfortunately, they’ll never know it. While I wish the best to others who apply, I can’t see myself accepting any future offer from Ford after this experience.