“The most common form of despair is not being who you are.” ~ Søren Kierkegaard
One of the clearest indicators that you're in the wrong environment is being shamed by the bureaucratic powers that be, demanding that you abandon core elements of your identity (such as honesty, sincerity, fairness, justice, a sense of humor, and so on)—or else (professional threats)—so as to appease the arbitrary comfort-whims of a ruffled customer, client, student, or barbarian who has now become your tyrannical, unbalanced master. Where is that in your work position description?
It is compliance by compulsion for the sake of institutional cupidity, control, and comfort. It is a sign that you are working for a company who thinks that they have bought your soul with a salary.
"You are no longer ________; you work for us now; we will remake you in our image, our brand, our constantly shifting approach, our ever-tightening grip."
You suddenly discover that you are under the paternal/maternal caprices of Sparta, Caiaphas, Imperial Rome, Muslim Caliphates, City-State warlords, Borgia popes, Absolutist monarchs, cold-hearted Industrialists, Socialist autocrats, technology bureaucrats, the new AI gods, and so on.
Remember what Jesus said to His Disciples as He sent them on a mission to share the Good News to the world:
"Do not get any gold or silver or copper to take with you in your belts—no bag for the journey or extra shirt or sandals or a staff, ***for the worker is worth his keep*** Whatever town or village you enter, search there for some worthy person and stay at their house until you leave. As you enter the home, give it your greeting. If the home is deserving, let your peace rest on it; if it is not, let your peace return to you. If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet." ~ Matt 10:9–14
It's not about the money, machine, or placation of the minions; it's all about the message and the mission of the Master's men.
Honor your calling. Be steadfast in your calling. Protect your calling at all costs.