I met with the CXX to discuss a position in their corporate IT department. Prior to the meeting, I was told by HR that he was "direct" and a "straight shooter". I guess this is code for rude and unprofessional. He had not read my Bio or CV seemed irritated that I was there for this interview. The 45 minutes spent arduously dragged on with the occasional jab at my current employer, my situation (having just been LOW'd) and work history.