Well said, I'll have a drink with you. Only problem is the goose they replace him with will probably be even worse if you go on the usual form. Good comment on the climate of fear and the like. Like TCAS he is taking advantage of his employees knowing that in this employment landscape he can. It breeds a culture of yes and middle managers who know few ways to advance their claims other than cutting costs. Unfortunately there isn't a business in the region that's different and that is probably why most will struggle when the oil dollar disappears.