there's no upside to honesty in an exit interview.
Wrong. As others are pointing out, by stifling your honest feedback you're harming the company and your now-former coworkers.
All because you fear a hypothetical situation.
Wrong. As others are pointing out, by stifling your honest feedback you're harming the company and your now-former coworkers.
All because you fear a hypothetical situation.
...and? So what? What's in it for _me_?