Trogs,
Patience Laddy! Chill out mi'Man! Be Happy!
The problem is all about perspective....perhaps you are too close to the problem and that is what is twisting your view of the situation.
Me on the other hand....having awakened to a cool, brisk, bright and clear morning....enjoyed a short dinghy ride down to a mate's boat that is anchored out near my marina....and having had a lovely cup of coffee and some pleasant conversation....well I see the CLA/HR thing in quite a different light.
In time...you too in retirement...will find some entertainment in reading of the latest rendition of the woes of working for Bristow in Nigeria.
You do have my empathy and heartfelt sympathy in re the latest debacle.