I can relate. I made a suggestion and the engineer "in charge" just blew me off several times over 10 years. So I'm at a meeting and when someone in the audience brought up my suggestion, the big boss stated the RR would never allow it. I raised my hand and said "excuse me" no one has asked the RR and although I'm not in the position of authority, I can assure you the approval will be given. (It will be happening this coming year
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