YOU KNOW they are all out to get what they can for themselves. In so doing YOU KNOW they are going to screw you to do it.
So unless you like getting the short end of the stick all the time it BEHOOVES you to watch listen question investigate research challenge and hold them to account. Or you can roll over beg play dead and just let them have their way with you with your cooperation. Up to you. Does being a punching bag/doormat suit you?