The big difference is he had experience. These bozos have none and how they are treating the older employees taking away their history of awards and running them off is just like what a trailer trash person would do. Helen is that girl in high school and college that was always causing chaos and just way too emotional for her spot. You do not have to like everyone, but you do not have to run them off. There is not doubt that Joe owes Helen something from their days together at Mallinckrodt. What a great track record they both have. It will be a short run thank god. Helen has said a number of times from the stage, the older you get your tend to lose your mindset and openness to change. She does not like the older males in this company and there are plenty of examples to back this. If you are over 55 and male not at goal look out. You will have a short career. If on a plan and now off, look out she did not want you around and they are pissed you are off. Scott Hunter understood how to help coach and not blame placing those with sub par performance on a plan. Rytary is dead and the growth is slow. IPX will be worse. If still here, get as close to Helen and Kelly as you can. Always compliment them on their shoes, hair and just what great leaders they are. Never go to HR despite all the comments about your age or anything you might think they would like to know to help you. Julie is the only one left and she is powerless and in a support role. Do not answer that survey. They are tracking your answers and seeing who is on board or not. Sure it is tough to see the great from the past being let go, but tell them everything is great and you agree with the low pay, threatening culture and all those things that you currently feel and observe. Remember we are all family. Wow what a great MOM Helen and Kelly are so nurturing.