[chandmk]

Joining a new company is like starting a new life, which doesn't seem to happen many times in a life time. It is like you are being given another opportunity to start fresh. First thing then to do is gain respect, learn the culture. It is going to be uncomfortable for a while, so it is important to keep the opinions under check. Let the actions speak more than words. Remember that every design issue is a choice made by someone else to the best of their abilities. Finding a way to move forward without making too much splash automatically unlocks the doors. There will be lot of things to implement and you will find a way and while doing so you will learn a lot.