Welcome to the real world. It’s like this at many places. You have to assume that the director and manager go on family picnics together. At these places you get promoted to manager because the guy above you trusts you and for that reason only. Talent can be hired, trust cannot.
Either learn to adapt or leave and join a firm with top tier culture. Do your homework on that.
Either learn to adapt or leave and join a firm with top tier culture. Do your homework on that.