[natpalmer1776]

I agree with this sentiment. A good (software) engineer needs to have the discernment to know when to ask for permission, and when to ask for forgiveness.

[tremon]

A software engineer only needs to make those judgement calls in a bad environment. In a good environment, such situations can be discussed in the open.

[geodel]

Well if in 80% of enterprises engineers do not talk in open that good vs bad environment hardly matters.

[bombolo]

Sounds to me like you're getting micromanaged.

[natpalmer1776]

I fail to understand how you manage to extrapolate my working conditions from a generalization of what soft skills are required to be a good engineer.