I quit my job with no plan once. I was only working at the job for seven months but in that time my spirit was completely crushed (and I had a strained wrist from the repetitive work without breaks). The previous three people working under my manager had also quit within a year. (When I left they were talking about giving a promotion because of all his ‘training experience’.)

I decided to quit one day when I was nearly hit by a car on my way to work and I realized I felt completely indifferent about whether I lived or died, despite the fact that I had a lot of good things in my life. So I saved enough to get by for six weeks, worked out my notice-period and planned to do nothing for a month but recover. Luckily a friend offered me a job before the six weeks was up.

I’d also ask to have a senior exec present. If the interviewer won’t at least call them, be warned: you are being processed, not listened to.

If you really want to make an impact and help the company, follow up the interview by calling or stopping by the CEOs office and repeating your message.

One question I have for you is do you think there is a way to successfully give constructive feedback during an exit interview so that the company will know you are serious about trying to help them better the department? I know I can give constructive feedback. What I don’t know is how to frame it in such a way so that change just might occur.