> Before I started keeping this kind of list, I brought up problem I saw immediately, as soon as I noticed it. The reputation I got was, "Nat's always complaining about things. Nat thinks we're never doing things right." People stopped listening to me. I was personally frustrated, and professionally ineffective.

This should be near the top of the article, not buried at the bottom. This level of self awareness is a real skill that is worth mastering.

The ex astronaut Chris Hadfield talks about a similar approach he used when joining new missions and teams in his book. Basically being in observation mode first to learn if these WTF moments are valid, and not annoying new team members. Its worth a read.