Not going to get drawn into a long debate here -
Simple facts are - there are different levels of captains at CS
You are not walking In as a top level captain so you can "run the show"
There is opportunity to move up the captain ranks - but doing so probably means more domestic flying and the reality is no one wants that.
Cruise captains generally don't take off and land - in this job you do.
It is not unusual in many 4 crew airlines to have a discussion in the flight deck on who needs a landing for currency.
Thats it.
Safe Flying.