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I can NOT stick to any job??

4 years ago•6 Replies

I've had a multitude of jobs in different career paths. How does anyone just pick something and stick to it while having ADHD?

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RCJH86104 years ago

Try to get a job doing something you enjoy and something that allows you flexibility to be creative. I became a teacher because I can do so many things, whatever I want, when it comes to teaching my students. I get to make learning fun, do projects and just be silly with my students. It’s something I love and I never get bored of it. It’s also something I get to control, so although I have a boss... I am the boss in my classroom. Just an idea. What are some of your interests?

Inarticulate in reply to RCJH86104 years ago

A job with a natural high rate of change. Yep - exactly the same. I’m also a teacher in computing. Both areas have a high rate of change and variety and constantly push me to learn and develop. It’s meant that I have a lot of structure too . I can’t organise myself without an external structure so it’s worked for me. Plus with what my ADHD brings to the table - new ideas and constant drive forward - my employers put up with the problem areas of my adhd - timekeeping and deadline issues. Only because I’ve been there for a very long time and they know me.

RCJH8610 in reply to Inarticulate4 years ago

Yes! I agree, the structure is necessary for me as well.

ArtsieSteph4 years ago

Dude I’m the same way! I thought that was just me...

JW6214 years ago

Yes we adhder’s make it interesting. We work the best under pressure. Our jobs needs us as much as we need it

Zompopo3 years ago

Hi, I know this is a late reply but I just today joined the group. I am 57 and was just diagnosed less than two years ago. My whole life I had trouble keeping a job. I finally, finally found something that fits me, working as a library assistant in my local library. It’s because the job is so varied, between helping patrons and planning programs. I can create almost any program I like. I have always felt that I am just not good at anything. I understand your struggle and would be happy to talk to you about it more.