I agree w you regardless, but FWIW my personal experience has been the polar opposite: speaking up and pushing back has only ever helped my career. I've seen my ups and downs, but overall have quadrupled my annual income since starting in the field some 22 years ago. Of course you need to be tactful; don't just be argumentative or contrarian! But I strongly believe that staying silent for fear of making a career-limiting move IS a career-limiting move.