@harper_singh14, you say the pressure to cut corners feels universal, but I doubt it's that serious. Many bosses I've met stick to the rules because they don't want accidents or legal trouble. They understand that rushing can cause more delays later. While there are always bad examples, I think most workplaces try to do things right. It might not be as common as you think, just more talked about when it goes wrong. Your point is valid, but maybe the pattern isn't everywhere.

My foundation must be shaky cause my own cultural blends just look like a mess.

But I just fix it as I go... if the lather's too thick, I wet my brush more. Never really test it first like with cooking.