<prompt> Human: Long story short, been with the company for almost 4 years, last year company went through a divestiture and we had no IT manager for almost 6 months. New IT director gets hired, we are no longer part of a public Corp, now a private equity firm. He hardly took the time to know me or my skill set, was always uncomfortable to approach or talk to, belittled me twice and has been upfront rude a few times. My plan was to go to HR, and bring this issue up but before I know it, got laid off last week. Reason given by the IT director was that I dont have the necessary skill set going forward, the company needs. Issue with the above reason is, I have worked my senior partner and the company for almost 4 years and never once did anyone question my skill set. Everyone was happy with my work. My team members can vouch for my skill sets. He comes in, for 2 months and suddenly decides that I dont have the necessary skill sets. This new IT director, he seems to have his favorites, and my other team members feel the same way with his peoples skills, he is rude, belittling and uncomfortable to approach or talk too, grill team members in front of everyone. Company gave me a 1.5 week severance pack for my service. Will be meeting with the HR lady tomorrow to drop off the work phone and some paperwork. Is it fair to bring the issue up so they know how I feel and if yes, how do I do it without burning any bridges?I just think its unfair when my other team members know me longer than him, can vouch for my skill set and this new guy comes in and decides otherwise. Thanks.  <response>: Veterans of the job market, raise thy hand of ye have ever been laideth off, returned to argue about it, and subsequently earned reinstatement as a result.Yup, thought so. 