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Post by Sapphire on Oct 10, 2011 12:30:48 GMT -5
So I have an exit interview on Wed which is somewhat new to me. I know that employers conduct them in theory but I've never really had one. For those of you that have had them how honest were you? The big boss has already hinted at the fact that she knows my boss is a nut job and asked outright if part of my decision involved bi-polar craziness... Do I confirm? I would have left eventually because the job was a step down. But my supervisor's nutty ways pushed me out the door. I won't be listing this job on my resume so I'm not worried about a reference, but at the same time I don't wanna piss anyone off. So do I tell all or just say I had a better opportunity? What say you OOA?
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Post by Coldfront06 on Oct 10, 2011 13:56:43 GMT -5
You always have to be careful not to burn any bridges, but I would tell as tactfully as possible. Having said that, if my current employer gives me an exit interview when I leave, I'm cursing everybody out and telling them how I REALLY feel. Eff the bridges lol.
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Oct 10, 2011 14:28:23 GMT -5
Honestly I believe and exit interview is an invasion of privacy. If the employee chooses to the leave the company that is their right. The company uses an exit interview to secretly find out information on working conditions but may not necessarily use the information to improve the conditions. An exit interview offers the employee no benefit but it does put you in a risky situation depending on what is discussed and what you offer to tell. I would definately remember whether or not you want a reference DO NOT burn any bridges. You never know that person that was a hiring manager may leave and you may come across them at another company or in another line of work (this has happened to me). You do not have to answer any question you can always say "No comment" that is both polite and respectful. Also DO NOT sign anything if they ask you to at the end. Anything discussed or signed can be used against you later even in litigation. ***Exit silently and respectfully. *** |
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Post by Sapphire on Oct 10, 2011 17:28:03 GMT -5
LOL @ Cold. Yeah I definitely hear y'all on not burning bridges. I'll do my best to word things carefully. I never plan to use her as a reference but RC brings up a good point about meeting again at another company... I'll try to be constructive without revealing too much and focus more on the new opportunity rather than saying anything too negative. From what she said many folks have already complained and turnover is high, so that outta speak for itself.
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Post by Southie on Oct 11, 2011 10:44:12 GMT -5
So I have an exit interview on Wed which is somewhat new to me. I know that employers conduct them in theory but I've never really had one. For those of you that have had them how honest were you? The big boss has already hinted at the fact that she knows my boss is a nut job and asked outright if part of my decision involved bi-polar craziness... Do I confirm? I would have left eventually because the job was a step down. But my supervisor's nutty ways pushed me out the door. I won't be listing this job on my resume so I'm not worried about a reference, but at the same time I don't wanna piss anyone off. So do I tell all or just say I had a better opportunity? What say you OOA? No need to say anything negative regarding your boss. Keep your reason rather vague but professional. (ie. do not give out extra information). If they already know that your current boss is a nut-case...I am certain that additional steps are being considered regarding that person's future. Not your concern. |
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Post by Sapphire on Oct 13, 2011 13:15:56 GMT -5
So here's the update. I took Tuesday off, which was the day before my last day. The big boss was somewhat salty and said she almost didn't want to grant me an exit interview because of it. I was thinking, who cares? I never asked for this anyway and I'm leaving. But anyway, I offered her to come in today for a few hours. She loved that and told me to offer it to my supervisor. We did the interview and talked about a variety of things that I thought might improve things in general (better phone traning, orientations, etc.) She kept bringing up my boss alot. I did admit that my boss was part of my reason for leaving but that we get along great when we're just chit chatting and she's a very nice person. I said we only have issues when with our working relationship. But I focused on the job and the reasons why the job responsibilities were what made my new job so appealing. I told her about my previous experience and how this would be a better fit. She asked what I liked best and least I focused on the good things and didn't bring up any negatives. The person that focused on my supervisor the entire time was the big boss. Not sure why but she kept brining up the difficulty of working with her and trying to extract information.
At the end of the day (I stayed an extra 2.5 hours to wrap things up) I got a really nice goodbye and a hug from the big boss. I went to say goodby to my supervisor who hasn't really spoken to me in about a week and a half, and offered to come in the next day. She was curt, rude and had no interest in me helping and insisted that she would train the new girl if there was anything she didn't know. She kept working and never even got up from her chair. LOL @ that and not getting why she's not pleasant to work with at the same time. She was angry and I don't have to put up with her drama anymore so screw it. Peace out snitches! I said okay, bye and rolled the eff out.
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Oct 13, 2011 14:32:23 GMT -5
Sounds like you did great. Congratulations on your new job! When one door closes another opens up...enjoy.
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Post by adisa on Oct 16, 2011 17:55:23 GMT -5
I just let the company know how much they suck the whole time I'm working for them.
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 17, 2011 7:38:47 GMT -5
man, I'm holdin on. Not planning to put in my notice until RIGHT before it's time for me to go. But boy do I ever look forward to resigning in an ignant way. I can see it now
**sitcom dream-sequence harp chords play**
Commish: and with the re-org rolling out next month, we'll be moving Ms. Moreno to Team Difficult.
Me: Actually sir, I respectfully reque...
Commish: Thank you for your comments, Ms. Moreno. We appreciate your flexibility and willingness to support the agency's mission
Me: I don't think you understand, I don't wish to...
Commish: Glad that's settled. Any further orders of business?
Me: I'll be right back
(Leja goes back to her desk and drafts a quick resignation letter, accidentally copying the entire department, hits send and returns to the meeting)
(Upon re-entering the conference room, she notices everyone but the commissioner holding their blackberries and looking at her strangely)
Me: what?
Commish: and on that note, Team Difficult, let's welcome Ms. Moreno w/a round of applause
(complete silence ensues)
Commish: what?
Me: Somebody brief him later. I'm sure he'll need to hold no fewer than 3 meetings about it. (chunks up the deuce) Aight ya'll. Stay Black, hear!
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Post by Rare_Commodity on Oct 17, 2011 8:09:16 GMT -5
dead @ the "(chunks up the deuce) Stay Black,hear!" ROTFL!!! I can visualize this all day long!
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Post by Chal™ on Oct 17, 2011 8:51:09 GMT -5
I promise, you guys, I LOVE LEJA!!! LOL!!
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Post by LejaOMG on Oct 17, 2011 9:03:19 GMT -5
LOL! *and then I hit my dougie*
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Post by Southie on Oct 17, 2011 10:49:30 GMT -5
I actually visualized the entire skit...
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Post by Chal™ on Oct 17, 2011 10:52:01 GMT -5
right, complete with the sitcom dream-sequence harp chords playing. lol
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Post by Gee-Are on Oct 17, 2011 11:13:51 GMT -5
Why does the commish seem like Mr. Drummond from "Diff'rent Strokes" to me?
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Post by Chal™ on Oct 17, 2011 11:21:30 GMT -5
HA!
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Post by All Pledging Is Legal on Oct 18, 2011 11:08:09 GMT -5
Only a woman would worry about silly stuff like this. A man would have done one of the following things:
Refuse an exit interview
Address all problems and grievances
Women need to be more assertive and stop worrying about upsetting people. You don't get ahead by backing down.
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