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And what happens if the final offer falls through as described in the OP?

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Life is not without risks, and loyalty is a two way street. An employee owes as much loyalty to his employer as he expects from the employer. A material change in working relationship is information that the employer and employee should exchange as soon as possible out of loyalty to each other.

I have changed positions more than once in my career, and every time I let my current employer know I was leaving the first opportunity after I had made the decision to accept the new position. There were never any negative consequences for advising the employer, and I have remained on good terms with all former employers treated in this manner.