As seen in big companies that have been around longer than a few decades, HR exists only to protect the company and to make as much money for the company (which

As seen in big companies that have been around longer than a few decades, HR exists only to protect the company and to make as much money for the company (which usually aligns with higher executive compensation than being anything meaningful for lower level employees). HR is also inaccessible and useless in such companies since many things are outsourced and there is no "one neck to choke" if there are serious issues. Heck, even getting answers on benefits is getting close to impossible. Everything is driven from the top with the executive compensation in mind. So called "employee friendly" measures are such an eyewash that it's trivial to see through all those sugar coated messages where their priorities lie (hint: it's not you, the employees). If you're someone in an entry level HR job in a large company, I pity you, because all your dreams about having a really employee friendly and helpful function will be crushed beyond recognition within a year on the job. If you're someone at a higher level HR job, I totally despise your existence in the organization, despise your methods, your way of thinking and acting. You aid and abet "crimes" against employees to satisfy the executives, just like bureaucrats do with politicians. I have no respect at all for you! P.S.: This may not apply to all companies, but it's true for most.