This is obviously extremely disturbing to those who were looking forward to relocate and might have already taken irreversible steps to make it happen, but what

This is obviously extremely disturbing to those who were looking forward to relocate and might have already taken irreversible steps to make it happen, but what would be even worse is if... - Meta had to reduce head count and would layoff existing staff whilst still bringing in new staff from oversea - Meta would relocate people only to lay them off shortly after It's not ideal, but perhaps this highlights how important it is to include a clause in the contract that says if employer changes their mind X weeks before intended relocation then they owe Y amount in reimbursement. If an employer refused to include such a clause then at least one knows that they might not put the money where the mouth is when they make an offer.