Getting free hand
Don’t be overjoyed by getting freedom to do what you want or choose at work. Prepare to bear unlimited responsibility for the outcome. Understand that your boss will not support you in any ways. Don’t be surprised if he would wash his hands of what you’ve done. Secure evidences that you acted with his consent. Get ready for sharing the positive outcome, in case. Take charge for others following or joining you in the project. Understand that the ultimate consequence could be worse than just losing your job (criminal charges).