I hear the stories of "normal" guys working in corporate life. I feel the pain, but I can't relate directly. I always worked for small family businesses. Never in my live have a hierarchy of management. If I had a policy question, I went to THE boss and owner of the company.
Today I had a long meeting with the HR department, they sent me down to the sensitivity training department. I taught a class on burping and scratching goofing off as I am an expert. Sleeping with the bosses wife seems to keep everyone happy.