I haven't "done" anything. They were forced on me.

I get what you're saying and with time I started fighting for something 90% the same as you are describing. But most of the time I had no choice. It was "our way or the highway".

And since I was financially and career-wise extremely stupid for most of my life and career... yeah. I worked with idiots and slave-drivers.

I am looking to finally change that by changing the way I conduct myself. You hiring? Yeah, I didn't make myself an excellent advertisement with my original comment but at least people will know where I stand.