Just so you can see the kind of workplace he's describing, a link to a few tales I loved about their twisted workplace politics... If you can only read one, start with the first...
In the name of NATIONAL SECURITY, thou shall be fired over your cable bills, union scum!
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One does not simply appoint a senior staff manager without the union's consent
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Union staff casually abusing overtime uncover corporate espionage while looking for glossy paper
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Stuff this Product Director said over the years
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If you read these and still thinks this workplace environment is one where employees should trust in the greater wisdom of management when something is wrong, please pursue an MBA.