re: I blame it all on "Human Resources".
Oh yeah, I started getting creeped-out by the term "human resources" when I saw the close analogy with natural resource exploitation, not to mention farming: "human resources" is "human husbandry". Corporate America takes care of us the way a rancher takes care of his cattle.
Do I trust HR Managers? I learned that one early in life. At a little company years ago I confided in the HR Manager, shared some criticisms of the CEO...and eventually found out she was sleeping with him. The result of the betrayed confidence was worse than getting fired: I was manipulated and led around by the nose...before getting fired.
Did I ever mention that I believe circus clowns have a hidden agenda? They are never to be trusted.
No, you haven't, and I hesitate to ask what their hidden agenda is. [hesitate]...[hesitate]...OK, tell me Scott, what's the hidden agenda of clowns?