LP wrote: "We are professionals who sell their skills. And our skills are needed"

That's only true within the boundaries of your employer premises. At Aspire park, you mistakenly "think" that you are contract-free, as those skills are useless there.

You signed a contract with your employer on skills/work details, however, you did not sign any contract on adhering to cultural norms. What if that portion becomes required within all employment contacts? mmmmm