Question: Best Jobs For ADD or ADHD Individuals
"I have recently been diagnosed with ADD and my doctor prescribed medication, though it doesn’t appear to have much effect. I am struggling in my job and am thinking about making a change. What are the best jobs for people with ADD?"
-About.com User
Answer: Everyone is unique -- with unique traits, personalities, strengths, weaknesses, interests. This is also true for those with ADD/ADHD.
You may be the kind of person that thrives in an environment that is full of creativity and is fast paced, or you may do better in a quiet, structured, predictable setting. The trick is finding a career that plays to your strengths, skills and interests, and minimizes your weaknesses.
Your job should be stimulating and enjoyable. It should be one that holds your attention. A boring job that feels like drudgery will just increase your ADD/ADHD symptoms.
What have you found to be the hardest aspect of your job? In what areas do you tend to struggle the most? Can you make accommodations in your present job that may help make the days more successful?
Read through this article: Adult ADD/ADHD and Work
Would implementing any of these strategies help your current situation?
Many people have experienced success with an ADHD coach. The coach can help you find solutions to challenges you experience at work, as well as other areas in your life that may be impacted by your ADD.
Another idea is to hook up with a career counselor who is experienced with ADHD. If you are looking to make a change in your career, the counselor can help you identify your areas of strengths/weaknesses and interests/dislikes and help you find a good career match. Many people have found the book, What Color is Your Parachute: A Practical Manual for Job-hunters and Career-Changers to be a helpful resource.
Be sure to give some time for your medication to be adjusted. You may see some positive changes as you settle into the most appropriate dosage.
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