Ask HN: Shitty job but well paid
Create a vision, get the team to buy into it.  Convince senior managers to buy in.  Present and execute a plan to fulfill the vision.  Be the change you want to see.<p>Edit: I can see that I need to explain in more depth.  Too many technically-oriented folks take the cultural and political landscape of a company as a given.  It is not.   You can change it.  Even as a relatively junior employee, your attitude, communications and actions can have a meaningful impact on your team and the larger group.  Your choices are not simply to A) accept what is or B) jump ship.  There is a third option -- try to change things.  I&#x27;m not saying it&#x27;s easy, it&#x27;s not.  It is in fact, often very challenging.  But, if you&#x27;re not in a management position, it&#x27;s also great practice to acquire and hone your leadership skills.<p>The exact tactics will vary highly depending on the situation, personalities and culture.  Sadly, IMO, there is no recipe for success.  Moreover, it&#x27;s quite likely that your contributions will not be recognized.  But even if you move the needle a little, you will have gained valuable soft skills and made everyone&#x27;s life a little better.