You comments, are exactly what I came here to say particularly 1 and 5. Those have always been the problem spots for me when quiting. Leaving with long notice

You comments, are exactly what I came here to say particularly 1 and 5. Those have always been the problem spots for me when quiting. Leaving with long notice is doable when there's a great deal of trust - and I done it. But the most common reason I quit is that I've lost all faith in either the company or my boss's ability to play fair. (Usually because of economic conditions.) And leaving honest feedback when heading out the door is literally impossible if you'd like to keep your boss as a contact. Saying mean things, even if they are true, is damaging at what is a fragile point in the relationship.