Hi all....
Long time no hear, hope everybody is doing ok.

I do have something I'd like to share with everybody here and hoping that you guys can share your .02 cents:

Guys,

I'm sure everybody here has gone through some kind of problems in the workplace...well....please read my (long) situation below and hope you can share your .02 cents

Here's the situation:

I deal with a first-time supervisor who only a few weeks into my employement started treating me disrespectully, many times also seem bothered if I get more recognition for my achievement and results from our boss (or others in the company). There are other things (including constant jokes at my expense, patronizing way of talking, etc). He reacted negatively to both times when I tried to resign from the company (calling me backstabber, threatened (or in his words "joking") to spread untruth rumours about me, etc). Many times I did not get clear instructions from him and had to make executive decisions, and then being critizised or questions afterwards. He also snapped at me during stressful times either at work or when he is having problem at home.

After an extended period of time (two years) of dealing with this...I decided enough is enough and finally I gave my resignation (with six weeks notice). This is the third (and final) time for me trying to resign from this position.

Now, here's the twist....right after I gave my resignation, a few upper echelon directors/VP showed interests in finding out why I resign....as well as they started to point out all my results, etc....witnessing all this, my supervisor has changed his behavior quite a bit (damage control?!).....I've done an 'informal' exit interview with one of the top directors of the company....I did not mention any specifics but I did mention that the reason why I am leaving is because "In my opinion, I have a certain expectations about respect, supportive and positive work environment, and unfortunately in this case we have a mismatched expectations in those areas"....ok I may sound like a diplomat, but in my own vague way, I wanted to give him the idea that something is wrong...when the director pressed for more details, I said that "well, such and such person is a respectful very respectful, etc...(all good things)" and when the director asked about my direct supervisor...I paused for probably 10 seconds and later on I said "I learned a lot from him"

OK....obviously the director (who exit interviewed me) is pretty sensitive of what's going on...he wanted to meet me one more time before I leave....

If you were in my situation, would you air the dirty laundry at that time or would you just leave and maintain your 'silence'? I know that at least within the past three-four weeks many has mentioned/expressed their appreciation to what I've done for the company, so I know they are aware of my contribution..I can't mention specifics, but they have done quite a few damage control just to keep me there until the end of the year.

My plan was going to just say "Well, I did have various problems with my supervisor, our personality and his management/personality/communication style was not a good fit" and leave it at that....do you think that's good enough or should I let it go?

Comments are appreciated.