I think this is the best advice given, though others have offered good advice as well. A couple things I've learned are "do whatever they ask you to do". There

I think this is the best advice given, though others have offered good advice as well. A couple things I've learned are "do whatever they ask you to do". There have been more than a few times I've pointed out flaws in design plans and was ignored and/or dismissed. In those cases I or someone produced exactly what they wanted and the issues I tried to point out came to light. The reactions to that can go both ways. They now see what you tried to show them and understand, or it foments animosity because you made someone "look bad". That can happen even if you point something out in a very non-judgemental and technical way. When you do it their way, and do it very good their way, and it doesn't work, if they don't despise you they'll start listening to you. If they do despise you move on. But most importantly, leave that bullshit at work. Don't let it get under your skin and bring it home.