I'm not a native speaker, so I understand that's just how you say it. But still, the posts that I read send me a “submissive” vibe beyond the language, more in mindset.
We say here that we work at here and there, with other idiots, spending some time together. Ok, when the owner is on your shoulder all day might be different, but still, the business is their problem. The only motivation for me and all of my colleagues is not to f*ck up the days and work of the other peasants. Everybody is there for themselves. Assholes are there, I know, but we make them outcast very fast in this low middle class job culture. If the company puts pressure on us: ok I'll do what I can, and do absolutely nothing more. Calling me out that I didn't improve? Well I don't see it like that, but I can go elsewhere if you think so. As I see, every unexpected quit is a pain in their ass.
When a colleague asks for help: sure, but just after the boundaries are set.
The cultural difference between US and eastern EU is this: Work is made for the plebs to have money, not an opportunity. The opposite how you become a millionaire.
Downvoting may not, but comments can give feedback on how I'm out of touch.