Exit Interviews?

MsBlonde

I recently quit my job, couldn't take the poor treatment anymore... There was lots of reasons I quit but what topped it off was the day I quit a senior member of staff decided to shout at me like a child infront of 2 managers, the managers said nothing.

I sent in my resigination with immediate effect (HR previously knew of issues with team members during my probation, and knew what was happening, I had previously asked how much notice did I have to give, and was told 1 month but if I ever wanted to leave straight away, he'd allow me) anyway, I didn't turn up for work the days I was schedueled.

This morning I have recieved a letter asking me to an "exit interview", and should I not wish to attend, and its my right to not attend, they will respect my wishes and my resignation will be effective from when I emailed/wrote to them.


Is it worth going? I feel physically sick at the thought of having to step foot back in that place. I 100% still don't want to work there, they would have to fire about 4 members of staff for me to even consider it....

Thoughts?

elsien

It depends on how strongly you want to let them know your reasons for leaving, and whether it will impact on your reference. I'm surprised you have to go back for it though - ours were in the form of questionnaires.
If you want to go ahead, could you ask for a neutral venue elsewhere?

MsBlonde

elsien wrote: »

It depends on how strongly you want to let them know your reasons for leaving, and whether it will impact on your reference. I'm surprised you have to go back for it though - ours were in the form of questionnaires.
If you want to go ahead, could you ask for a neutral venue elsewhere?

Possibly because in my letter, I stated the last reason which was being shouted at, maybe they wanna discuss that with me... but yes I've been given a time and date in the letter and have to let them know before the day (wednesday) if I don't wish to attend.

NICHOLAS_2

MsBlonde wrote: »

Possibly because in my letter, I stated the last reason which was being shouted at, maybe they wanna discuss that with me... but yes I've been given a time and date in the letter and have to let them know before the day (wednesday) if I don't wish to attend.

Maybe they want you to sign something so that you don't pass on company secrets or something :money:

I would just not turn up and not inform them.

When i worked for a company i didn't like i used up all my holiday bar 1 day in the first 3 months and left a couple of weeks in front with wages too. I didn't need a reference though.

I don't think it could impact on your reference because legally they can't be negative anyway, although they can leave out certain things that may make it look negative.

If you feel sick at the thought of it then i wouldn't go...

Edinburgh65

Why don't you ask them if you can submit something by email, instead of attending a formal interview? I can see why you don't want to go back now that you have escaped, but if you don't let them know why you felt badly treated and name names, then some other poor soul (or a string of souls) might suffer the same treatment because no-one has spoken out.

MsBlonde

Edinburgh65 wrote: »

Why don't you ask them if you can submit something by email, instead of attending a formal interview? I can see why you don't want to go back now that you have escaped, but if you don't let them know why you felt badly treated and name names, then some other poor soul (or a string of souls) might suffer the same treatment because no-one has spoken out.

Thing is, I already opened a grievance about one employee, who was dismissed due to the stuff he said, and ever since 3 other employees were making my life hell, they'd talk to me like I was some 7 year old, I'm 30.

We had a 17 year old start a month ago, she has even said to me, oh how they love to belittle you... when you get someone so young noticing it, you kinda think, wow... must be bad... I thought I was just being petty

[Deleted User]

Give you peace of mind? Nothing worse then saying goodbye in nightmares for a couple of months after


Don't write anything and perhaps this is being treated as heat of the moment x

clarkey3262

NICHOLAS wrote: »

Maybe they want you to sign something so that you don't pass on company secrets or something :money:

I would just not turn up and not inform them.

When i worked for a company i didn't like i used up all my holiday bar 1 day in the first 3 months and left a couple of weeks in front with wages too. I didn't need a reference though.

I don't think it could impact on your reference because legally they can't be negative anyway, although they can leave out certain things that may make it look negative.

If you feel sick at the thought of it then i wouldn't go...

Legally it can be negative, as long as it is truthful and accurate, it's a common misconception that references can't be negative.

TELLIT01

Personal opinion is that exit interviews are a waste of time. The content is confidential so anything you do say won't be taken any further anyway.

Dr._Shoe

I have only ever had one "exit interview" and that was at a little tin-pot equstrian centre with a "HR Officer" who was looking to justify her job. Because my ex boss is still currently my landlady I didn't want to give the real reasons for leaving and I am hoping that one day I may have the opportunity to sue for constructive dismissal, but that's another story. During this interview I was warned not to "slag the place off" at my next job. I was unusually quick in my response in asking if there were any reason I should. The look on her face was a picture!

CCFC_80

Agree with Tellit. A complete waste of time especially if the interview is conducted by those people who made you want to leave in the first place. Anything negative you will say will likely be brushed under the carpet