I agree completely. Every employee I've ever seen go to HR in a big company has never gotten the outcome they wanted. The boss will never be curtailed. You are the problem, not management. HR is there to "handle" you. Many of these employees saw their situation get even worse after going to HR. At best, you…

This is sage advice. They'll *act* as though they're "friends" and are "confidential," but the reality is the opposite on both counts.

I would be wary of going to HR without an actionable situation. HR does not work for you, nor are they your advocate. HR's job is to prevent the company from being sued by employees.