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> Trust doesn't matter in an unbalanced power dynamic.

I am sorry you have never had a chance to work in a place where it did.

> If your direct superior can punish you for disagreeing with you on anything, then it stands to reason that you will submit to their will regardless of the outcome (this is where bad decisions are made because alternative points of view are squashed before they even get a chance).

No it does not. Not if you have what is called a spine.

Anyway, I wish you will find a boss with whom you can disagree productively. Best thing ever. Highly recommend.