In all these discussions, what I pick up the most on is the adversarial type of relationship people have with their managers. I don't get it. Everyone is pursui

In all these discussions, what I pick up the most on is the adversarial type of relationship people have with their managers. I don't get it. Everyone is pursuing the same goal; aren't we partners in this? I have only ever worked in big companies (20k+ employees), and its rampant there. Perhaps I have been incredibly lucky, but I have thrived in my career by actually forging a partnership with my managers and leaders. Work acquaintance does not have to be a cold, cutthroat relationship. There is usually enough to go around, and you win more as a team.