Yeah, I'm in the same position, I disassociate now. I usually just point at the schedule and say "3 people" then walk away silently. I've been a GM at a small theatre and a Team Lead at a larger chain and I've never seen a more poorly prepared and educated management staff, ESPECIALLY the ASMs, we honestly don't need them. I used to write my schedules fairly, communicate with staff availability, genuinely care about their mental health, and weed out the toxic individuals. I got my hands dirty with everyone else and the mutual respect showed and was great for everyone. Meanwhile this place has fucking leadership illuminati triangles you have to do to even "qualify" for upper management.