Take this job...

[call_me_ishmael]

"Most" places say to lie your ass off in an exit interview to paint a picture of happiness and simply leaving for a better opportunity. I say "most" because I've read it in a few places but that's it.

[woodbuck27]

I have always tried to leave every employer on the very best terms possible. It is amazing how many times someone connected to your distant past appears in your future, and I want them as friends, not enemies. I recently had dealings with a guy who succeeded me, one person removed, at the single worst place I ever worked. when we realized the connection, we hit it off well, because he said my previous employer spoke highly of me. Had I vented my anger when I left, I might have undermined a deal 35 years in my future.

Exactly Patler and look here;

This disgruntled employee got so carried away with it all he ruined the clean crisp and fresh mountain air. Jeb demonstrated a certain deviance; a total disrespect for his fellow townspeople, family / friends and acquaintances.

How in heck was anyone going to get down to Joe's Variety for a treat that evening or maybe get milk and bread.

I say throw the book at him....before he burns that too.

We all share any failure. People need to get over themselves as a final and huge step in knowing LIFE.

[woodbuck27]

Wasn't planning on it, but gave my notice to my first full time employer on April Fool's Day. Suffice it to say my employer didn't think it was too funny.

The only other full time job I quit from I was actually planning on freelancing my graphic design full time instead of part time, which is what I told my employer (even though one of the owners was such a bipolar control freak that pushed me over the edge). After I gave my notice, a friend of mine had an opening and I started working just down the street from old employer.

Have to agree re: leaving on best terms possible. I feel regardless of the situation it's best to be civil, but honest during exit interviews. My wife did that for a logistics firm she worked for. She was honest (especially on how she felt she was treated by mgmt.), didn't have a job lined up when she gave her notice, but had 2 interviews before she finished her last day last week. Now she started her new job today.

Reading that I see good news and you digitaldean.

Nice turn around. I'm happy for you.

[mraynrand]

And for the record, I wasn't actually planning on DOING any of it, just looking for some outrageous stories through which to live vicariously...

how's the job these days?