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ADHD Job #8: Hairstylist

“Being a hairstylist is the best job for this ADHD mama. I get a new client every 45 minutes and each person is so different! I can work 10-12 hours and feel like I haven't worked more than 3.”
— Robin, an ADDitude reader

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ADHD Job #9: Small Business Owner

Starting a small business suits the strengths of ADHD. The hours are more flexible (though often more plentiful, too) and as an entrepreneur you are your own boss. Work settings can vary from day to day, which accommodates the restlessness and boredom that many adults with ADHD experience. Plus, you get to focus on your true passion: making your career and life more meaningful.

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ADHD Job #10: Entrepreneur

"I got the feedback in my old jobs that I was good at starting things but not at finishing projects. Being a self-employed grant writer is a way around that, because there are defined projects with a defined life to them. "
— Daniel G., an ADDitude reader

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ADHD Job #11: Emergency First-Responders

EMTs, police officers, and firefighters must work well under pressure and make split-second decisions. These jobs allow you to work in a variety of settings, while providing the kind of adrenaline-pumping excitement that helps many individuals with ADHD focus their minds. When others start to panic in chaos, the ADHD brain kicks into high gear allowing you to see problems clearly and complete the task at hand.

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ADHD Job #12: Nurse

“I'm a nurse in surgery, which is good for my ADHD because it rolls with my fleeting attention, but has enough structure to keep me focused. ”
– Rebecca, an ADDitude reader

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ADHD Job #13: High-Tech Field

An ADHD brain is a perfect match for high-tech jobs such as in IT because an under-stimulated frontal lobe gets jump-started by always-changing technology. Computer technicians rove throughout a company working with others to solve computer problems, while software developers generally work independently — creating and troubleshooting computer code for programs, websites, or apps. Both jobs provide ample opportunity to problem solve and harness that ADHD hyperfocus on small details.

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ADHD Job #14: Software Developer

“Most software tasks only take a few weeks which helps prevent monotony. As a software developer, the problems I deal with are diverse, interesting, and require constant hands on thinking — great for keeping the ADHD mind on track. ”
– Adam, an ADDitude reader

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ADHD Job #15: Artist

It's no secret that individuals with ADHD explode with creativity, so it's no surprise that they generally succeed when surrounded by other artists. Working in a fast-paced, artistic environment is ideal for anyone who thrives in creative chaos. Whether it's as a TV producer, choreographer, painter, or concert pianist, adults with ADHD are happiest when their work allows them to express their artistic abilities.

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ADHD Job #16: Theatrical Stage Manager

“As a stage manager, it's up to me to facilitate every part of a production: from meetings and rehearsals to performances. It gives me plenty to focus on and no two days are the same. Plus, it helps that theater people are some of the kindest, kookiest people on the planet. I fit right in!”
– Jessi, an ADDitude reader

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Best Jobs for People with ADHD

Overview

Most of us know what attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) looks like in kids — fidgety, hyperactive, trouble getting organized, and lack of focus.

About 60 percent of kids continue to have symptoms of ADHD into adulthood, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. That’s 4.4 percent of the adult population, or about 8 million adults.

ADHD looks a bit different in adults. It may present as restlessness, disorganization, and trouble focusing. ADHD may also come with some unique strengths.

Choosing a career that capitalizes on those strengths and doesn’t depend heavily on areas of weakness may be the key to professional success with adult ADHD. That, along with successful ADHD treatment.

Certain job traits may complement the strengths of some adults with ADHD:

1. Passion-fueled
2. High-intensity
3. Ultra-structured
4. Lightning pace
5. Hands-on creative
6. Independent risk-taker

Finding a job that ranks high in one of these qualities, or a combination of them, may be just the thing to lead you to a career that you love. Check out these jobs that might be a fit.

Jobs: Social worker, fitness trainer, religious clergy, psychologist, special education teacher, author, doctor, registered nurse, veterinarian

Jobs in which it’s necessary to be particularly passionate about what you do provide natural motivation and focus. This can really be any field that you have a deep and enduring interest. The sky’s the limit.

Sarah Dhooge lives with ADHD and works as a pediatric speech and language pathologist. “I have a very large caseload of families whose children are newly diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and communication delays/disorders.

“I’m successful at what I do because I love it,” says Dhooge. “I know what it’s like to have ADHD, and I am honest with my families about my own challenges and struggles.”

Social worker Rosetta DeLoof-Primmer also uses her inside knowledge of what it’s like to have ADHD to help her clients. “Having a passion for what I do is extremely important. Without that drive and desire, it would be hard for me,” she says.

Jobs: Detective, police officer, critical care nurse, correctional officer, emergency dispatcher, sports coach, firefighter

Since many people with ADHD are motivated by intensity, jobs with an inherent sense of urgency often work for people with ADHD. Careers in which a life is on the line provide the ultimate sense of urgency.

“People with ADHD tend to work well in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment, like that of an emergency room or ambulance,” says Dr. Stephanie Sarkis, a clinical psychotherapist and assistant professor at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton.

“My husband has ADHD. He is a trauma doctor, and he thrives in his field. He’s absolutely brilliant at it to the point where he’s so focused nothing else exists. His success must be due to the pace — it’s hectic, nonstop action!”

April Race, a nurse living with ADHD, says, “There’s nothing more exciting than being called in to assist on a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. This job works for me because I only have one patient at a time, I love what I do, and there’s often the added component of adrenaline.”

Jobs: Military, project manager, data analyst, lawyer, software tester, accountant, insurance claims adjuster, bank teller, factory assembly line worker

Some adults with ADHD do best in jobs that are highly structured. A structured job is one where there’s a specific workflow, routine, and clearly defined tasks. There’s not much of a grey area and no question of expectations.

Time management can be one of the most challenging aspects of employment for adults with ADHD, according to CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder).

Jobs with built-in structure and routine can help turn that challenge into career success. “Employees with ADHD often thrive in environments where they have clear instructions and directives,” says Sarkis.

An adult with ADHD named Ms. Jones says: “I work for a healthcare software company on the training team. I post online training content and troubleshoot e-learning issues for our customers.

“It’s a lot of strictly following checklists and repeating technical procedures over and over. I cannot function without structure and routines, so this is what makes me successful at it.”

Jobs: ER nurse, trauma doctor/surgeon, EMT, firefighter, schoolteacher, dental assistant, retail clerk

One of the hallmarks of ADHD is that thoughts are constant and fast-changing. Harnessing that attribute can mean success on the job. Many adults with ADHD report that they find pleasure in constant change and thrive in environments in which they have to quickly analyze and adapt.

“Working in preschools and daycares works for me,” says educator Stephanie Wells. “That environment lets me be creative and moving all the time!”

Even certain retail jobs can fit the bill. “I worked for a major bookstore in various jobs for years and loved it,” says Kristi Haseltine-syrek. “I walked in the door and hit the ground running. It’s an extremely fast-paced job that allows creativity, and it is never boring.”

Jobs: Musician, artist, dancer, entertainer, inventor, fashion designer, mechanic, graphic designer, interior decorator, architect

Hands-on jobs that require creativity can be perfect for some people with ADHD. These types of jobs often combine creativity and problem-solving — areas where people with ADHD often excel.

Research supports the idea that people with ADHD are more likely to reach higher levels of creative thought and accomplishment. Those racing thoughts and ideas can often translate beautifully into creative thinking and output.

Jobs: Stockbroker, professional athlete, entrepreneur, commercial diver, construction foreman, software designer, race car driver, airplane pilot

A willingness to take risks and think innovatively are two skills that some people with ADHD have. These attributes can help you succeed as your own boss or in fields requiring a lot of independence.

A caveat: The job has to be in a field you’re passionate about, since jobs requiring independence often involve mastering abilities that people with ADHD struggle with, such as planning, organization, and self-motivation.

If you need any real-world proof, successful entrepreneurs with ADHD include: Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group; David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue Airways; Paul Orfalea, founder of Kinkos; and Ingvar Kamprad, founder of IKEA.

If your ADHD makes it difficult for you to perform on the job, you may want to tell your boss or human resources office that you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD. Employers are required to provide accommodations if you’re classified as having a disability.

Two federal laws may protect you in the workplace: the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (RA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which includes the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA).

These laws prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities in higher education and in the workplace. Some state laws may protect you even further.

If you find that your ADHD makes it challenging to get or keep a job, you may want to seek the help of a career counselor. Someone who is trained in mental health counseling and career development may be able to help you identify solutions.

You can ask for a referral to a career counselor from the career office of a college or university near you. You can also try searching the National Board for Certified Counselors’ online database.

If you’ve tried everything and feel that a job is out of reach at this time, you may be able to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) payments. Your doctor would need to provide written proof of your impairment, and you’d have to apply.

The bottom line is that most adults with ADHD find it’s possible to succeed in the workforce. The key is to view your ADHD traits as assets and seek jobs or fields that capitalize on your unique strengths, quirks, and interests.

Occupations for ADHD

Author: Irina Medvedeva | Published: 03/09/2017

Hyperactive children, like all their peers, often dream of some kind of profession. But not all professions are suitable for ADHD. In every family where a hyperactive child grows up, parents worry about the future of their baby. And the older he gets, the more difficulties appear in learning and interacting with others.

The anxiety of adults also increases: “Really, how can an impulsive and inconsistent person realize himself in life? What profession needs inattentive and undisciplined employees who cannot focus on work, patiently achieve their goals and listen to the comments of management?

I also suffered from this issue until I studied it in more detail. And I want to tell you: ADHD is not an obstacle to a happy and fruitful life. Just follow the plan and don't hesitate. nine0003

What is the real situation with the choice of profession among ADHD people?

Weaknesses of people with ADHD

At first glance it may seem that such children consist entirely of only disadvantages.

1. The first and most obvious is the inability to concentrate. Inattention creates a huge number of problems and greatly interferes with studies (and - of course - in work).
2. Their movements cannot be called dexterous. They are clumsy and often inept not only in fine work, but also in ordinary household chores. Everyone hurts, drops. If something is folded, it is uneven. nine0018
3. Accuracy is also not their forte. They consider the desktop to be tidied up if there is still free space for a notebook on it. But this rarely happens. As a result, nothing can be found.
4. Forgetfulness contributes to the mess in things. But you definitely won’t surprise them with a bad memory. Forgetfulness is a habitual state for them.
5. Separately, it must be said about impulsivity. The slightest failure can cause a flurry of emotions in such a person. He will not be delicate and select words - he will chop from his shoulder. And who will fall under his hot hand (friend, work colleague, client or boss) is no longer his business. nine0018
6. In turn, forgetfulness, impulsiveness and inattention entail frequent shifting of attention. I didn’t have time to get carried away with chess, as I already changed my mind. Or just “fired up” with basketball, as soon as it “burned out”. He asked his parents to get a cat, and having become the happy owner of a cute kitten, he begs to buy him a dog.

Benefits for people with ADHD

Believe me, there are more than you think.

1. Firstly, such children are very good-natured. Due to their impulsiveness, they can flare up, but quickly cool down. They never plot evil, do not keep a stone in their bosom. They are open and trusting and expect the same attitude from others. nine0018
2. Secondly, their frequent switching from one task to another is a medal with two sides, and it can be turned into dignity. There are a number of professions where you need to be easy-going, mobile and able to quickly respond to circumstances. And in this, our ADHDs have no equal.
3. Thirdly, attention deficit is not as bad as it is painted. More precisely, in hyperactive children, only arbitrary concentration of attention is difficult. That is, they cannot force themselves to concentrate. But they have an amazing quality that everyone notes. This is the ability to hyper-concentrate (in fact, they are all “hyper”). If such a child is interested in something, passionate, he can show remarkable perseverance and perseverance even when his other peers get tired and “blown away”. nine0018
4. Hyperactive children are very sociable and are often able to charm the interlocutor with their spontaneity. If they are helped to learn the rules of interaction with people, they can become excellent communicators.
5. By the way, ADHD does not affect intelligence. This means that if the baby does not have diseases that entail developmental disorders, then he can get an excellent education and become a successful (and possibly outstanding) specialist.
6. More than others, hyperactive children are characterized by non-standard creative thinking. There are many famous people who suffered from ADHD: Leonardo da Vinci, Mozart, Byron, Newton, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Picasso, Oscar Wilde, Jules Verne… The list goes on. And, perhaps, in the future, the name of your child will also join it. nine0018

Choosing a Career

People with ADHD do well in sales, the creative professions, and the entertainment business. They can be good advertising or insurance agents, realtors, couriers, as well as organizers and animators.

There are many jobs for ADHD. But, no matter how much we talk about the properties of hyperactive children, they, like every person, have an individuality.

It is important for any person to take into account these individual character traits, mentality and natural abilities, and in relation to children with ADHD this is an obligatory and immutable rule. It is important that the child enjoys the activity. Otherwise, it will be difficult for him to concentrate on her (remember the peculiarities of their attention). nine0003

I know a child who reacts negatively to any attempt by adults to "teach", "educate". He does not show the slightest interest in getting an education, but slowly (so that his parents do not find out) he finds sites on the Internet where you can learn programming. And he's already made good progress.

My daughter's friend has been writing poetry since kindergarten. Good verses! Although the parents consider this occupation unpromising and prepare the girl for a technical university.

There are countless examples of this. Often our parental opinion does not coincide with the opinion of the child himself (everything was decided and planned for him, only his opinion was not asked). But - let's be honest - by acting in this way, whom do we hope to make happy and whose pride we flatter? nine0003

If our decisions cause a burning protest and violent resistance of the child, maybe we should not suppress his personality? After all, if you go against his nature, neuroses and other mental problems cannot be avoided. Of course, we only wish him well, but perhaps we just didn’t take something into account? There is another way: to make friends, gain trust and take a closer look. It's not our exact copy. Before us is a separate, autonomous person.

So, meet your child

With the help of these tests you will be able to summarize and analyze information about your child, his abilities and interests: Occupation test, Occupation motivation test

1. the same field of work).
2. Discuss them with your child. Maybe he wants to know more about some of them. Help him with this (information can be found on the Internet or ask friends who work in this field). It is important to choose what the child likes, is approved by the parents, is in demand in the labor market and presents good career and pay prospects. Decided? nine0018
3. Next step: find out which educational institutions train specialists of this profile. Are there any in your locality and what school disciplines will the child need for admission and study?
4. It may well be that the existing knowledge and skills are not enough. Do not despair. Forewarned is forearmed! You still have time. Find the appropriate circles, sections or organize individual lessons.

Now you have a plan of action. Do not waste your time on trifles, go straight to the goal! And, most importantly, do not let the child "cool down", keep him interested in the chosen business. He needs positive emotions and your support. nine0003

Together you will succeed!

If you have friends who are also raising hyperactive children, share this information with them on social networks. Perhaps it will be useful to them.

Why do people with ADHD often change jobs? — Career on vc.ru

These reasons are 100% typical for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but they are also relevant for others :)

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• Because it is critically important for them to have new information constantly. (If the project is old and routine, I'm just a cog, I have no incentive to get great pleasure or achieve something - this is not the norm, I have to look for something). Essentially, for a lot of people. nine0018
• They cannot stand criticism and are very dramatic in such situations - Rejection Sensitive Disforia . (If someone scolded - he does not respect me - I should not be here.)
• It is important for them to receive positive feedback ( Recognition Sensitive Euphoria ). There is no admiration from someone - and they feel not worth enough. (No praise - I'm stuck, I'm fading, lethargy, lack of dopamine, fading, everyone forgot about me)
• They cannot set a long-term goal for themselves. Their brain always works in the short term, the goal should not be achieved by a large number of steps.

A chain is started: I have no growth in this job - I get paid less than I expect after my contribution to the project - this job (people) are not good enough - I have the right to develop and look for a new job.

And what is there in the new place?

Then the following sequence of events: they admire me at interviews, they initially appreciate me and offer me more money, the project will be interesting, I will grow - and there is no reason to stay in the old place.

It often happens that people with ADHD overestimate their skills or think they can do something after reading a little about it. And in a new place they face a lot of stress. They would rather fail or leave than ask for help. In such situations, they can quickly decide to quit, although all you have to do is admit that you can’t do something right now, find a more experienced colleague, learn and grow with his help. But this is too embarrassing for them. nine0003

Then they find a new job that suits them well, they can be charged with enthusiasm, do a lot in a short time, show miracles of productivity, delight. But it is worth stepping on one of points 1-3, and the idea of ​​finding a new job appears again.

It is difficult for them to cooperate, find mentors and learn (this hurts the ego). Difficulty concentrating on long-term learning. And therefore, changing jobs is the easiest solution to get rid of a semi-depressive state. nine0003

What will help?

You can strive for novelty and continue to change projects, gaining experience.

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