ADHD + Work!

[sunshine-smiles]

Hey there! My therapist recommended joining a support community, and I am truly so glad to be here. If anyone has some thoughts or suggestions, or just want to share your experiences - here’s a little background on what I’m looking for support on:

I am starting a portrait photography journey, in hopes of being my own boss and owning a business in the near future!

To help me get there, I need a bit of financial income to help support my husband (the primary income)

I shadowed at a local coffeehouse in town and had a blast, but it felt a little overwhelming. I think I’ll be able to do it, but honestly could use some support and tips for working in a high-paced, manual, lots of information and work output needed at a quick pace.

Where have you worked, knowing you had ADHD? Any current barista’s with advice or encouragement? I’m feeling nervous and don’t want to quit before I start, but am doubting myself, I think.

(For reference, I worked for a startup last year and previously have been a student all my life (undergrad in psychology and grad degree in education) - but am looking to pursue a job where I can do what I love, make my own hours and be my own boss! But as we all know, this will take a lot of work, time, and resources/money to make happen, so I need a flexible PT job in the meantime while I’m planning and building my wedding/portrait photography business!)

Thanks in advance! Hope everyone is having a great day so far

[BatWoman87]

Hey Sunshine-smiles,

Welcome!

To help you out, it would help to know a bit more about you. What type and severity of ADHD do you have? What specific ADHD symptoms are your biggest challenges?

What jobs (experiences, volunteer work, environments etc.) have you had in the past and liked, and what have you had and didn't like?