original publish date: 12th March, 2010

decades on …

This is still the best plan. Resist the urge.

transcript

Manager: Can I ask why you’re leaving?

Leaver: Unfortunately, I just couldn’t pass up this amazing opportunity.

Manager: Are you just saying that to keep us happy?

Leaver: No, of course not, it’s been … great.

Caption: Exit interviews. When your rational need to not burn bridges only just outweighs your desire to give honest feedback.