Uh, Hanlon's Razor? (Score 5, Insightful)

Uh, did everyone forget Hanlon's Razor?

Make a polite phone call to the person who made the original offer and tell them what happened. Maybe they can straighten things out. If they can't fix it, or they don't admit they promised it, you have learned something useful about a possible future employer with no risk to yourself or reputation.

-Jeff