I’m planning to leave my current role soon because, frankly, I don’t like it at all. I feel overworked, underpaid, and underappreciated. When I decided not to constantly overexert myself, it made my bosses mad. Now, one of them treats me with open contempt whenever I ask a question or need help. The hours are long, the work is draining, and overall the experience has been pretty miserable.
That said, there are a few people I’ll genuinely miss when I go, which makes me second-guess how much I want to say in my exit interview. Part of me feels like I should give my bosses a piece of my mind (but in a professional, respectful way). The other part of me thinks it might be better to just keep things vague, thank them, and move on.
So, in an exit interview, is it better to be honest about why you’re leaving, or keep it polite and leave without burning bridges?