Well Fadec,
I agree with holden and HugMonster. Ultimately the captain decides who gets which sector. Ultimately, every sector is the captains anyway. That is the law. And with HugMonster, I find that flying the sector myself, I don't have to play the PICUS game. I don't mind giving sectors away. But some F/O's really take it to heart and can't stand the Captain adding his input into things. They want to be CAPTAIN! But when it is "my" sector, I always include the F/O in all decisions and always err in the direction of whoever is being more cautious.
Captains from hell? Yes there are a few. Like you, I've had few occasions where the Captain was a real ****. But the few occasions do tend to stand out in your mind. Just do your best to stay safe and resolve that when you are in the left seat, you will be better Captains than they are. And that day will come sooner than you think. Oh yes, remember their names for the day when they request YOUR jumpseat!
p.s. When I do my PA to the passengers, I always refer to the F/O as "my friend on the flight deck today is Senior First Officer....", because we do have to be friends to get things done safely. Fly safely!
