I've been on the opposite end of this. We're a small startup that's vc backed but cashflow positive and we're hiring a new frontend dev for our next project, f

I've been on the opposite end of this. We're a small startup that's vc backed but cashflow positive and we're hiring a new frontend dev for our next project, full-remote globally possible. We've received a ton of applications, put a lot of effort in whittling them down to a final candidate, who could only start in April. This was a bitter pill for us to swallow but she was head-and-shoulders above the rest so we decided to keep the position open and wait for her. Yesterday I received the mail that because of COVID-19 she wants to stay with her current employer as she doesn't want any additional uncertainty in her life at this moment. I totally understand the sentiment, but now our project timeline is hosed and I have to start the recruitment process from scratch. Sadly our conservative budgets don't allow for hiring multiple people for this position.