re: Exit Interviews / Surveys When Leaving a Shitty Job

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I have no idea why exit interviews are even conducted. Maybe a "feel good" thing for the employee to vent? Otherwise, they are a complete waste of time for all involved.

Just say "thanks for the job" and leave it at that.

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Some companies actually care about retention and what exiting employees have to say about their work environment. For example, I left my last job 95% due to pay, or not being paid a fair wage for the work that I did. Almost every other employee who had ever left the company said the same thing. About 3-4 months after I left, the entire sales force got a pay raise because the company recognized the trend, researched the market, and took corrective action to make sure they mitigate the future loss of good workers. FWIW, the pay raise wasn't substantial enough that it would have kept me around, but still, it's good to know they actually listen.

Sorry for the tangent. To the OP, I second what everyone else has said. Be honest, but don't burn bridges if you can keep from it. And only present facts, not feelings.