The Best Career for ADHD

[@pleasurentuli4082]

I couldn't even pay attention to this video.. i just stopped it and went straight to the comments 😊

[@ForYouandMePodcastWithLorraine]

I find if I listen with one ear bud my brain will receive the information more than if I listen with no ear buds.

[@pleasurentuli4082]

@@ForYouandMePodcastWithLorraine il try that.. thanks for the tip.. 🙏💕

[@dingolay-v2b]

After 2 minutes I went to the comment section. I'm also too tired now. I saved it to watch later 😔

[@aislingdonoghue961]

Same! 😅

[@deefee701]

😮‍💨I do this all the time. Sometimes saves me watching the video, sometimes makes me laugh.

[@pawlee77]

"Marry the right person and find the right job" good luck with that.

[@lumay333]

Years of emotional abuse and bad jobs. I am still staying positive and wonder how is this possible?😢

[@SantoshKumar-wl7yb]

Especially the first part

[@SusanaXpeace2u]

Ha, true.

[@SusanaXpeace2u]

​iving in the moment? I do that. I did that before it was suggested. But I had no savings no plan no goals.. as the rest of the world was learning to live in the moment I was facing the fact that tomorrow comes

[@RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light]

I married an ADD, I'm ADHD, we are getting a very happy divorce after 20 yrs! As we jumped into the relationship without getting to know eachother, fell pregnant as soon as we got together and have nothing in common! We get along better as friends and co parent 2 awesome daughters!! We are 44 and have a 22 yr old and 15 yr old and don't regret a thing!

[@BeeBee-dd2rr]

Working outdoors in plant nursery. Using hands, wind on face, fresh air in lungs, green around which is most relaxing colour.

[@RedNicole22]

My dream job, sadly does not pay enough to live decent. But the joy is beyond

[@MsOudlover]

In the cities, these jobs pay very well because no one has these skills. I found this out too late.

[@rickhunt3183]

@@RedNicole22 I'd consider monster truck driver or frogman, but you could be a frog woman as well.

[@sarahgillmore2486]

I think you are spot on

[@kendalstokes8358]

Most definitely one of my favorite jobs

[@desmondwagner7607]

As a teacher with ADHD, I was brilliant at delivering lessons, competent and animated. My tests that I sent were excellent. I hyperfocused on developing lessons, setting tests and even marking them. However, as you can imagine, teaching is 5% teaching and 95% administration. I was always late to submit marks and completing mundane tasks due to procrastination. As luck would have it, we got a flaky remedial teacher at my school. After taking them to task, my senior management split the post and offered me senior remedial teaching. Teaching without the administrative burden, I was truly able to help kids. I was so fortunate.

[@alanduval6429]

Yeah, I was god at teaching, lousy at paperwork.

[@JojannekevandenBosch]

That’s why teaching via e-learning is one of the holy grails for me. I had the admin stuff. I do give in promptu feedback during workshops. But homework? Nah. Makes me downright miserable.

[@juliesunnydaze]

I ended up in ESL. We don't grade! This saved me! All the best

[@onegorgeouschick]

Awesome

[@maryelizabeth2751]

I was miserable in the public school system and failed at most of the admin stuff. The answer for me was teaching at a college. They let me TEACH and nothing else!!!

[@oddlazdo]

As an ADHD lawyer I appreciate that the answer to this issue is "it depends"

[@RickHasADHD]

How much do you appreciate that? It depends.

[@linkLoverAG]

You are a mf champion to be an ADHD lawyer. I can't even focus on folding my clothes in reasonable amount of time. Congrats to you!

[@Rachaelworld]

Apparently that is a very ND trait, in fact it is apparently quite an ASD trait, seemingly, the joke goes, that the way you can tell someone is ASD when doing those multiple choice assessment tests, is becuse they can't actually pick an answer to most of the questions as they always say "it depends" and then nitpick the question for being too vague or not really applying to them 😅 Anyway, I am interested, given the video topic, would you be so kind as to share with us please? What type of law do you practise? What aspects of the job do you find work for your ADHD type and why? What ones don't and how do you mitigate them?

[@tvviewer4500]

Scary that we still have lawyers that think they have adhd.

[@AshTheDuke]

Whoa you gotta go memorise all section case numbers

[@blindguyaudiophile]

Blind person with ADHD trying to learn programming (Aiming for backend / cyber security) Wish me luck

[@nleem3361]

I have a friend who was an upper level computer programmer at Microsoft and he said one of the best programmers he ever worked with was blind. My boyfriend is a programmer with adhd and he's excelling in the field and makes it sound fun and exciting to solve problems and then deep dive = hyper focus on making his ideas come to life. I'm a civil engineer with adhd, and it's ok. I'm still not sure what I really want to do when I grow up, but maybe I'll figure it out before I retire, lol. Until than, it's fun making good enough money to do different hobbies and travel a few times a year.

[@JB-fh1bb]

As a suggestion: if it interests you go in to assistive technologies. Many companies want (or are mandated to need) upgrades for inclusion. I firmly believe that thinking and programming for inclusion improves all tech which improves the world, and there are more than enough opportunities

[@tencizinec9583]

One of the things that made me consider ADHD is that i've tried so many times to learn how to code and i always ended up giving up after a while ( as with everything i do ). I still don't know, however i feel i might have it.

[@JB-fh1bb]

@tencizinec9583 you may be interested in Why's poignant guide to Ruby. It's older but the language (Ruby) is still relevant and compared to textbooks/course this guide is way more aligned to ADHD brains

[@gen-zmultibaggers141]

You will succeed brother

[@amandabeaty1492]

Let's see... I've been a cashier, stock person, order picker, receptionist, file clerk, legal assistant, accounting, then I got diagnosed with predominantly inattentive ADHD and have worked in logistics, delivered car parts, delivered drunk people, had the best job in the world when I moved to Ireland, had to move back from Ireland and worked as a dispatcher, cashier (again), event assistant, recruitment, and I just lost my last job as an admin assistant. I realise why the job in Ireland was so kick ass was because it was not in Canada. I had no tight deadlines, I had ample time off, didn't have to wait a year for a vacation. The people were much, much easier to deal with, I wasn't glued to my desk, I had a variety of tasks, I had no overtime, it wasn't boring and it wasn't stressful. That job doesn't exist in Canada because we were meant to work for 70 hours a week at a job for 50 years until we can't afford to retire. We live to work in this country and I hate that.

[@RickHasADHD]

Yeah. More and more people are doing what's called Quiet Quitting. It sounds irresponsible but what it means is, "I'll work doing work hours and then I'm getting on with my personal life." Some countries are introducing legislation to forbid employers calling their staff after quitting time.

[@dragonabsurda]

Similar here baby-sitter, heavy-duty mechanic assistant (incl. some welding), retail clerk (multiple sectors), ski technician, team lead, customer service rep, canvasser, census agent, retail manager, canteen/deli worker, scheduler, tech support technician, call center analyst, psychiatric clinic admin assistant, invoicing clerk, executive assistant, inventory control clerk, document controller, office manager, pro desk clerk, adult store clerk, project coordinator, vocational instructor, energy advisor.... I'm probably forgetting some and haven't included volunteer positions. Diagnosed with ADHD at 45, still looking for some semblance of career stability, mainly so I don't end up homeless in my old age. In a world where money isn't a concern, I'd have no major qualms about how varied my history has been. I've learned a ton, met and helped lots of people, have loads of highly transferable skills. The cost is in wage loss always starting over, piecemeal snippets of pensions that don't amount to much because I am never in one place long enough to build them up, the stress of constant job hunting and selling yourself to new strangers, not having many long-term connections, constant uncertainty about what the future holds.

[@amandabeaty1492]

@@dragonabsurda It's horrible. Then people think you're not employable because they look at a resume that has 105 jobs with no long term positions listed. And even after getting a job you have to work at a super human level. I don't stay in a place where I can finally make a decent income so I have to worry about the crappy starting salary which I can barely afford to take a holiday once a year. Living here is horrid enough but to not be able to go anywhere is even worse.

[@Rachaelworld]

I wouldn't be surprised if we actually have quite a bit of ADHD in Ireland, comparitively speaking 😅Now that would be an interesting research study, which populations have the highest rates of ADHD 🤔 Anyway, you can always move back to Ireland, we'd love to have you anytime 🥰

[@Rachaelworld]

@@amandabeaty1492 Can I suggest trying to get a job in your country's Civil Service? Oftentimes they are looking for "generalists" so your varied career can therefore be a bonus. The Civil Service can often be struggling to hire good people, especially during times of low unemployment, so the hiring process is easier, more egalitarian and inclusive and then you usually have a job for life after passing probation. However, you can move between units and departments every couple of years if you like, and so be doing something completely different each time which is great. In our Civil Service we have Flexi hours so you can start any time between 07:30 and 10:00 am, you can then take your lunch break any time between 12:30 and 2:00pm for minimum 30 mins but up to 2 hrs, and then you can finish anytime after 4pm and up until about 6:30/7pm ish (it caries a little between departments). You can earn Flexi time which allows you to take up to 1.5 days off during the following month (Flexi period) plus if you want you can work a Shorter Working Year which means that you can take as much as 3 months of the year off and you either have money taken from your wages each week/month and put aside to provide you with a salary for the 3 months you are off or you can collect your full salary during the 9 months and be unpaid during the 3 months. A lot of parents use this scheme when their kids are young so that they can be home with them during the summer holidays. I'm going to use it to just take an extra 2 weeks of vacation leave so that the amount taken from my paycheck is so small to be almost negligible and I get to take more "paid" annual leave!!! Not to mention the educational and training opportunities and sabbaticals etc etc. Plus it appeals to my sense of social justice to be working to support our society and there is generally a fair amount of structure given the need to follow policy and procedure which can actually be quite a relief as even though it may mean that the job is a bit "boring" in that there is often a repetitive aspect to each role, but that is actually quite freeing and restful as it doesn't consume so much energy and allows us more energy to do things that we enjoy more outside of work.

[@mnmlst1]

I have such a crippling Adhd that I'd spend 20 years unemployed, or (rarely) making gigs that wouldn't even pay for more than 2 plates of food a month, living with my parents. I'm turning 42 and it's been 3 months I'm finally employed. I only landed this job because they liked my resume that was focused on my hardships and my volunteer work over the years, and it's a neurodiversity friendly company. Now I can pay for food, rent, bills, medication, therapy, and saving a little bit (I live in a third world country). I know I'm EXTREMELY lucky, and most of the time I don't even believe this is real, but everyday I'm anxious that I might mess up and lose this job, or suffer a layoff. Funny thing is I'm still during training,doing lots of incredible courses for free, and I'll work as a designer.

[@craven5328]

I'm so sorry to hear of your struggles, but also so glad you've found something! I'm rooting for you dude :)

[@Rachaelworld]

Yayayayay!!! I'm delighted for you, congratulations 🥳🥳🥳 I understand your fear of messing up but just make sure that you have an open dialogue with your line manager and make sure that they know to speak up to you if there are any issues, explain to them how your ADHD manifest, what are your strengths and what things are difficult for you and what Reasonable Accomodations would be helpful to you so that you can avoid misunderstandings or problems. That has helped me a lot!!

[@kaialabi7622]

Congratulations 🎉 I'm so happy and proud of you. Don't be afraid of messing up. The best professionals make mistakes daily. It's how you handle it that matters. Don't let fear cripple you or make u anxious. You've got this!

[@chrisonuttah7546]

If like me I ask you how long until self sabotage happens. I've had dozens of the best jobs In the world

[@martial885]

Godspeed friend. This is the best case scenario I can think of as someone who struggles constantly to learn to excel enough in a field to make livable income in a 3rd world country. Add to the mix introversion and even with great skills, I can't market them to be decently employable as many of my friends are. But your count gives me hope

[@Synical777]

Autistic and adhd, who else playing on hardmode?

[@entropy323]

Life is hard.

[@yuup1111]

✋Narcissistic abuse victim

[@camdavbax]

​@@yuup1111 damn. Thanks for reminding me I have the trifecta 🤦🏻‍♂️ I just turned 31 and I feel like I'm 50 sometimes. I have to say... I think almost every adhd person would love 3d printing. It offers supreme flexibility and novelty.

[@joshuacorbin221]

Hardcore mode, no respawn

[@Synical777]

@joshuacorbin221 thats why i'm lvl 41 and haven't tried to reroll. 😂

[@IceWolfe9]

I've literally tried EVERYTHING... I worked security at hospitals, colleges, and a paper mill, sales for pet stores and clothing stores, camp counseling at a children's summer camp, package delivery, animal control, I'm a certified dog trainer (3 locations), ESL teacher, ran a warehouse, hardware store, worked as an automotive body technician/painter, and I currently work as a dog groomer... Honestly, what I've found is that the type of work that I do DOES NOT MATTER. I can do anything that I set my mind to. It's all 100% based on the management of that business. If they are not willing to be understanding of my ADHD and work with me, the job doesn't pan out. 99% of the time, management just puts more and more pressure on me over time and begins to micromanage EVERYTHING that I do. I usually quit when this starts to happen... When I can't take it anymore. The 5% of jobs that I was let go for were usually about the small things and never about work performance (i.e. when the pharmacy had a shortage of my medication, and I was habitually 2-3 minutes late. Which I did explain to my manager, but of course I wasn't "trying hard enough"). Or when the micromanaging had become so intense that it was to the point I was having anxiety attacks at work. In total, I've worked at 17 different jobs and I'm only 34. I have completely given up. My friends and family know me as the "person who knows/can do everything" but I absolutely cannot work in this society... My only hope now is to add a dog groomer's certification to my other dog training certifications and start my own business so that I don't have to answer to anyone anymore for WHY I do things. (I'm sorry current manager I used a FLEA COMB for FLEAS at work and you had to throw the comb away.)

[@Miss_Annlaug]

Employ yourself and find a group of other self employed people to co work with❤❤❤

[@JM-yd9sm]

For sure- self employment is the answer. I am very similar. I am in my late fifties and I can only suffer about two months or less in a job before I have to get out. It’s exhausting and the stress is through the roof. Have faith in yourself, I wish you the best of luck.

[@lisahouck4833]

Waitressing, bartending, delivery driver I was fired after 17 years AND IT SCREWED MY LIFE UP. 3 years later I'm working A la cart style unique fast pace restaurant. But the struggle i have is CO workers just gotta be so unkind

[@hammersaw3135]

I feel you 💯

[@jeanmedeiros1783]

I'm a dog groomer it's the only job I can keep.

[@DarrellWolfe]

In true ADHD fashion... I came to KZbin looking for a completely different video topic, and I found this in my feed and rabbit trailed! 😂

[@jennykinsella1051]

Same 😂

[@AIR1-f]

Same

[@libby.frances]

I work in a supermarket bakery. For the first few hours, or sometimes more, I'm moving boxes around, stocking products, helping customers. Then, I get to decorate cakes and cupcakes. While I am standing in the one spot decorating, my mind is active from doing something creative. Perfect job for me 😊

[@user-ox9lo2nj9q]

😂 mom the hit woman.

[@aensti9077]

That job’d suit me too, but i am too slow and maybe too clumsy for that…

[@libby.frances]

@aensti9077 Oh, definitely not. I'm very clumsy myself, so I just have to correct any mistake is all. And after a while, you just tend to speed up automatically. KZbin is a great source for decorating if you really want to try it. Takes lots and lots of practice and patience, which I know is easier said than done. You got this!

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

I used to manage a supermarket bakery for a while. I kind of miss it because all the repetitive motion really calmed my brain down to the point where I had a few days where I wasn't suffering from an overactive mind. It's a shame that I got a new store leader that turned the place absolutely toxic.

[@aliruane]

Anyone else watching at 2x speed whilst scanning the comments? I haven’t found anything that works for me. I’m 48 and losing hope.

[@bacare1971]

I've done almost everything. Door Dash seems to be the best. No boss, basically an endless stream of half hour jobs, that start and stop at my own whim.

[@annmoody4186]

I hate to tell ya but for me, it got worse with age. I’m 72.

[@λιμινιλ]

Hello there dear twin brother.

[@dicedrice7216]

I wasn't finally diagnosed until I was 51 years old. Things improved dramatically for me when I stop fighting it and learned to accept it and work around it. I'll never be "normal," and that's okay!

[@brianstevens6691]

Commercial fishing

[@carolevincent7743]

LOL, my son who was extreme ADHD in school did the two things suggested here: he married the right person and he found a job (cyber security) that he excelled at. Prayers for a grandchild to find these two things!

[@cw4926]

Being able to watch videos at 2x speed is a game changer. 😅

[@besverjin5130]

@@cw4926 it’s true. Until I start doing something else and catch a snippet of something interesting and rewind. And then repeat. I will say though 2x speed I get better results

[@blissfulluxurylife]

Fact!! 🎉

[@randomactsofchaos5029]

Isn't that the truth!

[@ObsidianFire-o7r]

I use it so often that I think people in my dreams are also talking like that. The only thing I wish now is if they could include is from 2x because some people still talk too slow.

[@ex0ja]

What did it say at the end, I still don't think I'll make it.

[@djb6313]

What’s worked well for me are jobs that have a lot of change as part of their nature. Always a new problem to solve, never the same thing, being able to move from one problem to another. It’s like operating in crisis mode all the time which as someone with ADHD I am very good at. People think I am calm under pressure, organized, see the big picture to prevent problems before they start and more. However, in the job is the only place I am like that and my personal life is disorganized, aimless, and uninteresting.

[@tomaszszafarczyk4754]

What job is that?

[@brookdavis6218]

Same here. Organized at work....overwhelmed at home. I found a lot of satisfaction working as a hotel banquet manager. Every day and function was different and challenging. Lists were my helper. I am a welder now. I like it, except for the lack of structure sometimes, plus some other stuff. ADD or ADHD. No one can do things like we do.

[@Benefacez]

​@@brookdavis6218Lol, me, too :😂 I have been working for a temp agency for 7 years now...

[@profloors147]

@@tomaszszafarczyk4754a carpet installer 🤝

[@NatureCoilsbyPW]

So interesting. I could have written this verbatim. I work in government and learned that I function better as a person in charge of projects as long as someone else finishes it. I easily identify issues that no one else seems to think is a big deal until 6 months to a year later so I’m seen as someone who sees the big picture and can solve problems. I’m inattentive to things I’m not interested in, so I try to make things interesting. Doesn’t always work. One major issue I have is I’m not very good at speaking in front of a group but my job requires it. I’ve done it several times but I feel like sometimes I sound stupid, and I’m constantly thinking while talking which is so annoying. I could go on but I really need to get to work.

[@esthertuzicka7607]

I finally found my career at the age of 40! I'm a behavioral therapist for kids with autism and I don't really feel like I'm working most days. My goal is to continue in this field and go back to school to become a BCBA.

[@RickHasADHD]

That's the best. Just reading a wonderful book called The New Happy by Stephanie Harrison. She explains how a ton of research studies on happiness, joy, and life satisfaction in the field of positive psychology shows that happy people are: 1. Doing something they do well. They has some mastery or skill at it. 2. What they are doing makes a positive difference for others. And it may be that they're impacting a few people, or a large number. Clearly what you're doing fulfills both of those things.

[@crystalchili3823]

You should speak with autistic adults who went through ABA before you do that that. They deal with depression, anxiety, and PTSD from their ABA.

[@ToniCreary]

I'm in the same field. First month in after being a preschool teacher for 10 years.

[@mariemedinavd]

Do you need a masters for that? What company do you work for?

[@ariellenelly3948]

I am 35 and was despairing. Thanks for sharing

[@panthersoul]

50 year old ADHDer that is a software developer. I can be super productive during hyperfocus but need to change the projects I am working on every year or so. This helps me not get too bored. Once I get bored things start to get messy so I need to be diligent that I stay engagued.

[@RaindropsBleeding]

Boring??? How can you call cooking boring? I am a ADHD home cook and I LOVE cooking. Task switching, artistry, flavor profiling, unique time challenges, heating challenges, immediate feedback, clear instructions, high speed stirring or flipping with a precision or skill challenge. How is this boring? It's an ADHD wet dream!

[@HappyFlamingo8535]

So glad you enjoy cooking! I dont really care for it. We need more ADHDers who like it ❤

[@Bliss_VR6]

I would say cooking is boring if you're doing it for a living say at a fast food place. It's gets extremely mundane. The food is typically not nutritional for you in any way. I used to work at casino restaurant and the food would always leave me feeling bloated and gross. Having just recently started cooking healthy meals for myself at home, it is profoundly fun to do and a great useful skill to have! Eating vegetables alone can massively improve your gut health and mood 😊

[@AlexXxtestify]

Everyone I know says I'm the best home cook they know. I can't work in a restaurant to save my life. Tried for 3 years and I just suck at it.

[@Maderlololohio]

Hate and detest cooking on and off. More on. Hate to get my hands dirty. The dishes. Cleaning the space 😢 I wish I could be a cool calm dignified cook 😢

[@RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light]

Lol, I think we all still have our unique interests, I get cranky in the kitchen lol, my fave part is actually cleaning and sorting the kitchen

[@Sailorsalesaway]

I was in the Navy for 23 years and it worked out perfectly for my set of symptoms. I worked mostly in a high intensity medical field. Short term, clearly defined goals, with outcomes that actually mattered. Once I got a little rank, I had subordinates to handle a majority of the tedious paperwork. I moved every couple of years to a new environment and a whole new group of coworkers to get to know. As I moved up in rank, I got new challenges. Over the decades, I worked in 3 different fields. Whenever I would get bored or burned out, I requested new training and got to work in a new field. I was constantly jumping on an airplane with short notice to spend a few days handling a crisis. I got to travel around teaching once I gained some expertise. Plus, 30 days of paid vacation a year. It provided both structure and flexibility. The problem is, now that I’m retired, figuring out what is next.

[@belvederebaileycambodia]

Move to Cambodia.

[@ackbuilder8262]

Were you able to have a family? Relationships?

[@spockhozzer7207]

You're not an ADHD patient. You were a poorly disciplined kid who does better with a boot up his ass

[@Sailorsalesaway]

@@ackbuilder8262 Sure! I’ve been married for over 20 years. Like every relationship, it has its difficulties. My wife has to tolerate the highs and lows that come with ADHD. She has had to adjust to the way my brain “works” because it is a little different than hers. She gets annoyed at times when I get distracted, frustrated, or hyper focused. The emotional lows that often come with ADHD can be hard on her. But she also enjoys watching me getting very excited about a new thing. She can be impressed with what I am able to accomplish when I’m totally focused on a task. No two people are the same and they just have to figure out how to live with each other to make a relationship work.

[@dundeedolphin]

Broadcast journalist. Meeting people. New location every day. Noisy, busy work environment. Logistical challenges. Creative challenges. Deadlines. And a new challenge every day.

[@JadenZeCreator]

I’m a police officer with ADHD and many many of my coworkers have it too. The constant change of pace and new calls to respond to all the time is what keeps me interested. It’s very hard however to sit down at the end of shift and type up all the different calls of that day.

[@randihadfield8170]

Cooking is not boring. There can be lots of creativity, it includes doing physical tasks and there are puzzles to solve in following and creating recipes, plus there's usually a time chunch and the reward of a delicious dish at the end that either you enjoy or that you share to make someone happy giving a nice dopamine hit at the end of the process.

[@lachatnoir1127]

I love cooking . But the cleanup overwhelms me. I try so much but I can't do it in an organized fashion. But I do make some good food ;)

[@TheParaxore]

I agree, im not in love with cooking but as a job its very manageable and i enjoy being on my feet or when i need to improvise and come up with uniwue solutions. Now im working on getting certified for EMT so i can feep more fufilled in my work.

[@zubenubi]

Hah, I also said something very similar about cooking! I did not learn to cook until a few years ago (I'm 50), and I really enjoy it, now. I'm not dx'ed ADHD (have not pursued it), but I suspect I may have some strong traits in that direction.

[@robschuder3210]

I love to cook. It calms me down in a weird way. I cook for my mother who has Parkinson's. I watch KZbin videos I read different recipe books and I really try to master each dish that I tackle. It's a good hobby for ADHD folk and the results are delicious.😊

[@LaceyArtemis]

This is why I love writing music, it's a similar kind of thing, but cooking does not appeal to me at all! With a meal, you eat it and it's gone. With a song, you can listen to it forever!

[@HCoons1975]

I love you. This is a very timely video for me. I'm newly diagnosed with ADHD (at the age of 48) and still trying to figure out my meds. Also job searching. I may show this video to my 8.5y year-old son. There are times I wish I had taken a trade or done something more exciting in my youth. Always envied weather chasers, firefighters and martial artists....

[@RickHasADHD]

I got the diagnosis at age 47. It's shocking, isn't it. But also not shocking because suddenly so much of ones life makes sense. I understand your regrets. I think everyone who gets diagnosed in adulthood, and even their late teens, wishes they had known earlier. You start using ADHD-friendly strategies and things change for the better and as great as that is there comes a recognition that, "If only I'd known sooner, what would my life be like now?..."

[@HCoons1975]

@RickHasADHD as a child I often felt out of place amongst my peers. Fortunately I did not engage in many of the self-destructive behaviors such as addiction. It's only recent that I've felt myself more able to move forward than stagnation. My son loves The Red Green Show. So do I. ❤️

[@RickHasADHD]

Thanks! Did you know my wife was the editor on the show? She put together 299 of the 300 episodes. She has great comic timing.

[@HCoons1975]

@@RickHasADHD I did not know that. That is awesome to know. 😀

[@feliciaschoenfeld5177]

Everyone, neurotypicals too, please tell your children and their friends to Follow their hearts. If you choose a wise job, you will have a miserable life. But if you choose a job close to your heart, you will be happy.

[@pibblesnbits]

Did anyone else noticed that this video was nearly useless for the inattentive type of ADHD....

[@azia-jaypomare1006]

I kept scrolling to find answers in the comments lol now I'm leaving the video and it's not even halfway

[@VioletEmerald]

He talks at 6:40 about the more inattentive type of ADHDers ​@@azia-jaypomare1006

[@moonhunter9993]

yes

[@copiouscat]

@@azia-jaypomare1006same here…. Almost instantly to the comments after one minute 😆🤣

[@LexusFox]

Ironically yeah, I kept skipping.

[@briobarb8525]

This last 6 months I just started realizing how many good podcasts and informational sites there are (for and about) ADHD's. 😮. Yes...at 68! 😱🥴. Just found yours today. Wish I had had it at 18-25. 😢. But thank you anyway!

[@RickHasADHD]

When you were 18-25 years old I was 20-27 and ADHD was not a recognized diagnosis.

[@davidblankenship7985]

I'm an electronics engineer doing printed circuit boards. Short deadlines, lots of flexibility, overworked one week, underworked the next... perfect. Plus, I work from home, so if I get burnt out I can log out for a few hours and make up the time in the evening

[@RickHasADHD]

Remote work can be awesome. I know several people who have Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, or severe phobias, who work from home and love what they do. Although during the pandemic, or rather after, when I started got out into the world again I realized how much it need people for connection and stimulation.

[@joshuacorbin221]

I'd join ya if my school has not closed

[@RaindropsBleeding]

I've often wished I could just show up when I want to. Some days I don't want to go home

[@julius43461]

@@RickHasADHD Remote work is a double edged sword. You enjoy your time at home way less when you are always at home. Also, anyone who has issue with procrastination will find it very hard to do any work unless supervised.

[@mr._sharpe]

Im so jealous... I was pressured to go to law school just because I was "good" at writing, and i never got a chance to really learn math because my school system was crap.

[@TheChrisMiR]

I work as an engineer in a fast forward innovation company. For the most part, I don't do much. When everything goes as planned, I use the most of the day on small talking with colleagues. But when everything goes wrong and we have a sudden deadline tomorrow or our machines stop working. Its my time to shine. Everyone else gets frustrated and goes in circles, and I just take the lead and gets everything back on track. My boss knows I don't do much when everything is good, but he also knows that he can count on me, when everything is burning. He dosen't know I have ADHD but he knows how I function. I think the most important part of a carrier is that your boss knows how to use your potential best.

[@HimanshuGhadigaonkar]

Dude this is awesome how did you figure out this employer? Are you good at communication.

[@citizenjournalist2401]

I can so relate. It's the hyper focus ability (superpower). I work as a paralegal juggling multiple cases. When everyone else is going crazy they are all in awe of my ability to stay calm and focused.😂😉

[@TheChrisMiR]

@@HimanshuGhadigaonkar Yes im quite social and a good speaker, but I think my luck is that I got into the company in an early stage, and at the right time, Everything was burning when I started. So the first couple of years i really made my intro noticeable, by solving alot of issues really fast, compared to others. Then the company got more relaxed, and so did I 😉

[@riggmeister]

Or be your own boss

[@petrat76]

I LOVED working in a call centre, customer services. I got to speak to around 80 people a day one after another, short sharp calls, managing crisis, problem solving, empathising - it was great :)

[@mindofchrist2301]

This is the only job I loved throughout my whole life. I was in chat queue but helping people gave me satisfaction

[@gothboschincarnate3931]

Obviously you don't have ADHD or autism.

[@petrat76]

@@gothboschincarnate3931 I am ADHD actually :)

[@Kathykatz27]

I haven't been able to find you forever. I am so happy right now

[@joostvhts]

In case you lose it, here is a notification you can use to re-find it!

[@RickHasADHD]

We are here now! With lots more to come! Exciting. You can subscribe to our video channel, got to the website and subscribe for our free Friday Funnies, and you can even become a Patron of Rick Has ADHD through Patreon so that we can reach more folks who are struggling and make more videos.

[@kikitauer]

@@RickHasADHD I loved the old videos that were making a light fun of ADHD. I think I understand why you might wanted to delete them. But several years ago, after my diagnoses, they really helped me to accept myself and find a sense of belonging. I am also glad I found you again, even though without those funny politically incorrect videos ;-)

[@NickGiamattiKeyWest]

Oh Ya, he's the BEST! (PS You GOTTA check-out Rick on his 'Red Green TV Show!' (Don't know why he doesn't talk more about his previous TV show)(oh wait, lol, the red gren show is targeted to middle aged guys lol, i notice you are kathy :) (youve been happily warned :)

[@RickHasADHD]

@@kikitauer I'm not deleting them! I'm updating them as fast as I can with the budget I have. Thanks to my Patrons for making this possible.

[@bardnightingale]

Most ED staff have ADHD. We excel in the chaos. Lol, used to work in ICU. I eventually switched to ED and found my tribe. It was glorious. It was also the 1st nursing job where the staff meetings were short. Where no one cared or even blinked an eye if I got up to pace. Even better, I wasn't the only person pacing. I had an accident and need a less physical job and it has been a struggle trying to find a desk job that I can do.

[@jehannehardwick6311]

Hi. Can you teach nursing or first aid?

[@reneearriaga7485]

ER/Icu/travel nurse/flight nurse…❤ thriving in chaos!!! What a great job! On the ambulance before nsg school was even better…too bad Paramedics don’t get paid enough $….I ❤d that job! Always something different!!

[@e-guerrero]

What is ED?

[@michelleshields513]

Emergency Department..med surg nurse here next stop ED.

[@illegalsmirf]

@@e-guerrero Erectile dysfunction

[@Esto0_potat_0oo]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="350">5:50</a> I love how he casually said his mother was a mob hitwoman😅

[@elstellick]

Yes!😂

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

That's mob hitperson, stop being sexist.

[@TiagoMonteiroArt]

Not sure if it was a joke or not xD Is it a crime to be a hitman or hitwoman?

[@froschbart-verwirrt6712]

I'm a social worker and it has been pretty nice so far. Yes, it's a lot of paperwork with dead lines, but it almost feels like a game, when I'm doing it for someone else and the result is, that they get a chance in life.

[@RickHasADHD]

I know that feeling. It seems like every video we make is life-changing for people. That's what keeps us going. That and the support of our Patrons, through Patreon.

[@dbencic]

I got fired from or quit all types of jobs that evoked boredom. Now I’m a serial entrepreneur. I love solving complex multivariate problems and coming up with creative solutions on tight deadlines and budgets. That’s where I thrive and excel. I love all of it and the challenge of it all. Also not for many people and that’s ok 👍

[@Erica_anne]

I want to become an entrepreneur as I know it would work well with having adhd but I have no idea what I would do. How did you get to know you wanted to be a serial entrepreneur?

[@serious7179]

I would love to become an entrepreneur.... The thing is, I have no idea what to do, and I don't really have the funds or a security net to carry me while starting up the business. How did you start? Did you get a loan or did you have a good amount of savings or that you continue to work your regular job?

[@julius43461]

@@serious7179 ​ @Abbs95 , Start freelancing, solve problems for people who have them I.e. with their Shopify stores and so on, or do graphic design for them. Once you have enough clients, you can start an agency. Once you start hiring people, managing them will take more than half of your time. It's hard to say whether you will like it. I find computer work to be horrible for ADHD and I enjoy working with my hands more. I dream of creating a different kind of business that doesn't involve using computers that much. I want to tire myself at work, and then relax by playing video games. Since I started working remotely, I can't stand looking at the screen, hence my main hobby(video games) is not something I can do anymore.

[@jessicaf6358]

YES! I was a professional theatre tech and it was creative and technical, busy AF and waiting around, group time and time to work on things by yourself, be in charge of certain things and a follower for others, have super-detailed stuff and also big picture stuff, etc. I think the jumping around made me not get bored. I also loved it and the people, too.

[@HangOnAMinute1]

I’m ADHD and a nurse. Mid tribunal due to discrimination. Employers need educating on this

[@rickhunt3183]

employers don't care about any difficulties or problems you might have. you're just a number. All in all, you're just a, nother brick in the wall. You have to adapt to their world because they're not going to adapt to yours. That's the nature of things. Think about it and you'll find a way.

[@HangOnAMinute1]

@@rickhunt3183yes, I’ll keep trying , that’s all I know to do

[@jodders619]

I'm due to qualify and awaiting assessment. I'm in the UK. Any pointers?

[@HangOnAMinute1]

@@jodders619 stand up for yourself and don’t take on too many hours

[@theregoesmarc]

I was in the grocery food industry where I was left alone and when they would call me away for a "Team Meeting" killed my motivation and couldn't get back on track. Luckily I left that job and am starting my own career.

[@RickHasADHD]

My first full-time job was doing public demonstrations at the Ontario Science Centre. I was burning stuff up with lasers, (including my thumb at one point), freezing things and shattering them using liquid nitrogen (-320° C or -196° C), making people's hair stand on end using a 250,000 volt static electricity generator, and more. But every week there was a staff meeting that was so slow, so pedantic, and 95% irrelevant to what I was doing I made sure I was scheduled to present a demonstration at that time so I didn't have to attend.

[@focusedeye]

Dr. Margaret Weiss was the wonderful doctor who gave me my adult diagnosis in my late 40's. Apparently, I am a textbook example of a high functioning ADHD type. I was very grateful to finally have an answer to why I was the way I was.

[@RickHasADHD]

She is awesome. Her mother, Gabby, was one of the pioneering doctors in understanding and legitimizing ADHD.

[@Plethorality]

You have not been showing up in my feed. Good to see you again.

[@RickHasADHD]

Good to be back! During the break I'm proud to say I've managed to grow older. And possibly wiser.

[@NguyenVinhHang]

@@RickHasADHD😂I’m here for your humor Rick 👍🏻My husband have ADHD and is the owner and operator of the Austin Texas Toy Museum, lots of blood+sweat+tears+talent

[@RickHasADHD]

A toy museum? Oh wow. The perfect job! Basically he is collecting fidget toys!

[@trishaleroux7006]

I carry a little notebook with me everywhere! Thoughts are bubbling around in my head all the time, I even keep it next to my bed so that I can write down ideas, etc before I go sleep, otherwise I am worried that I will forget the thing and then I can't fall asleep...

[@alexandreramseyer1858]

Librarian is really compatible with ADHA because our brain can constantly search for new information on everything...

[@weduhpeople8504]

58 here and getting back into the work force after taking caretaking my parents which was a full time job! Mourning with adhd is very hard!

[@RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light]

@@weduhpeople8504 Grieving sux , do lots of self care eg, a nice bath , buy a really nice jumper or something 4 yourself

[@simonmandal]

I absolutely could not function doing any normal job I ever tried. There was just nowhere near the simulation I need. I went into comedy magic and mentalism and my life just clicked.

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

Wow, somehow I missed this when it came out! I can't believe I'm the first person to "like" this video because this has the best advice in it and is quite spot on! I wasn't diagnosed (Inattentive type) until my late 40's, so I chose my career long before I knew I had ADHD. I was artistic, socially awkward and shy, but got mostly A's in school, and when I say mostly, I mean mostly in the subjects I liked, haha! Those subjects were art, science, and english. I liked learning about all different things though, except advanced math. I actually excelled in regular math in junior high. I finished the book early and tutored the other kids until the end of the year. I did so well, they put me in algebra and I was like, "HUH?" Totally didn’t get it from the get-go! That's about the time I had this weird brain shift and I became very interested, and eventually, very good in art. So much so, I was awarded a scholarship to an art college. Unfortunately, because of my sub-par social skills, lack of support system, and the fact that I was a small town girl and the college was in a big, scary city, I didn’t go. 😢 I ended up working in retail for almost a decade, and found that I really liked helping the customers. Because of that job, I also greatly increased my social skills. I knew I could do more with my life and I also wanted to make a better living to afford things, like a house, lol, so back to school I went. I love photography and anatomy, and also helping people, so I chose Radiography and that's what I do to this day. It's a great career for people with ADHD because it's something new every day, you're always learning, and when a trauma comes in, that hyperfocus kicks in and you help save lives, which is a great feeling that brings purpose to your life. The best feeling I get is when a patient tells me how kind I was or thanks me for really listening and caring. Like a lot of us with ADHD, I have a great deal of empathy. It's no surprise that the majority of the people in my department have ADHD! There are the downsides, however, and with my particular ADHD symptoms those are: 1. Being misunderstood. Very complex to talk about, but let's just say I've learned to not let others speak for me, to not assume management can read my mind and know what I require, and sometimes it's best to communicate in writing, like email and text, so you can refer back to what was _actually_ said. This also allows me to not over-react (emotional disregulation) and take time to write a thought-full (and not knee-jerk) response. 2. I found that working on dayshift, with all the extra people and phones ringing off the hook, was too distracting to me, so I went on midnights. 3. Midnight shift work sucks. It REALLY messes with your sleep and personal life. It does pay more though, so there's that. 4. Stay FAR away from micromanaging and ultra-controling bosses. They will suck the life out of you... well everyone really. They're terrible. Well, that's been my experience with school, careers, and ADHD. It's crazy how we manage to get where we are, isn’t it? I laughed when you said it wasn't linear, but more of a (moves hands in a jumbled up) way! 🤣

[@stacyvondoom1337]

Great share, and read for me! I was thinking of going into radiology (currently a face paint artist at a major theme park and love my job but the money and hours are meh) but a nurse friend was saying it’s a boring job bc it’s mostly sitting, which does tbf, sound extremely boring lol. I love learning though, and I know I’d excel in emergency situations so that makes me think twice about dismissing radiology as a possible career move. I def don’t want to waste two years of my time and money going to school for something I won’t love. You make it sound great though! I have ADHD-Combined Type. I also thrived for years as a server & bartender in very fast-paced restaurants and bars.

[@RickHasADHD]

Thank you for those kind words. Inspiring! You weren't the first person to Like it. When my wife finished editing it she said she liked it. But you made it official.

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

@RickHasADHD Thank you, Rick! Yay! I'm glad I got to seal the deal on its officialness (?!) Probably not a word, but I'm going with it anyway! 🤣

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

@stacyvondoom1337 Thank you! Oh my goodness, definitely check into it! We sure do need people, and you actually sound like you would be a perfect fit, especially since you love to learn and would excel in emergencies! And with your current job, you have a good eye and those skills working with the public... two definite pluses! To be honest, nurses have no idea what we do! 🤭 Did I say that out loud? 😆 OK, they have a _general_ idea of what we do, like we do of them, but they really don't know a lot of what's going on between our ears as we work. A lot of people think we just push buttons, and the image appears, but they don't realize all the thought that goes into it. Heck, I don't have a clue about all they do either, like their knowledge of medications. (How do they remember them all?! What each does, how much to give?! 🤯) And all of the documentation they have to do... now THAT sounds boring to me! We do some of that, but not to the degree they do. We don't spend as much time with each patient, though, either. I think the sitting thing would depend on where you work, because I definitely don't do a lot of sitting. Some? Sure. Other times, my bum barely grazes a chair for my whole 12-hour shift. But in our small hospital, we don't even have transporters, and on my shift, I'm completely by myself. I'm responsible for the ER, inpatients, and a few outpatients. I do regular X-rays and CT, and there's always stocking, cleaning, and that dreaded paperwork stuff to do. I've seen many changes over the years. For example, we used to have to go into a darkroom to process the films, but now everything is digital. Well, I guess I've blathered on long enough! Let me know if I can answer any questions you have, and good luck in whatever you do!

[@emmadear3276]

I'm studying nursing you are making me eyeball radiology😂

[@erikcurry7739]

struggled with ADHD all my life, but upon graduating school/training and now working as an emergency psychiatrist, I am crushing. Don’t get defeated, finding your niche and where you thrive can be done.

[@arabellacox]

'i am crushing' ?

[@Readerwriterlearner]

Emergency psychiatrist Who is that ? What do you do ? I am a doctor too Struggling like hell with ADHD Now i see my child suffering Dont want the meds What to do ?

[@erikcurry7739]

@ yes

[@erikcurry7739]

@@Readerwriterlearner that’s multiple questions and not sure where to start. Try one question first and I’ll answer it

[@gsfriends5340]

I find that all my great ideas, things to be more efficient, or save the company money are always disregarded ......then after the boss months later implements MY ideas, everyone says how smart he is. Now i keep my ideas and just suffer through the poor management. It's so hard not to share my wonderful ideas 😬🤐

[@firefly620]

I'm a social worker and I love it. It's diverse enough that I can switch jobs every three years and be doing something COMPLETELY different! :)

[@victoriawilliams1505]

I've been a Licensed Massage Therapist for over 10 years now and Loooord, am I glad I am in a field where I get to move around and interact with people! Always something new, different people every hour or two to interact with and I ALSO get to help people. ❤ But in a dream world, I'd be a gardener or maintain the hiking trails around here or something. Very thankful I decided not to be an English professor. Rick, you're a gem. Thanks for sharing these videos😊

[@rockyrojas88]

I forgot you were Canadian until I heard how you pronounced the word "process" hehe.. my adhd caught that and giggled.. anyways.. I'm 36 and still haven't really decided on a career. I finished college with a liberal studies degree and struggled to keep a job and currently have been working as a waiter at a retirement community for the past 3 years.

[@RickHasADHD]

I forget I'm Canadian now and then. That's my ADHD. One suggestion, worry less about having a 'career,' and just enjoy what you're doing and be open to other opportunities.

[@justbeegreen]

😂 I am from the States and my auDHD brain hooks on the pronunciation of process too! And I forget to listen to the rest of the message bc my brain says, “He just said, pro-cess. He’s from Canada. Tee hee!” Then I heard an expert say, “about” - my brain says, “He’s Canadian too! Tee hee!” 😂❤❤

[@sherryweeks5956]

I was a teacher...my psychologist told me I had the right career....always checking on my students...motivating them with my energy.

[@Butterfly-ADHD]

If you don’t think what job but what you like. People or no people, outside or inside, in groups or a solo job. That guided me to teach students with special needs. I retired after 30 years. The paper work almost killed me but the kids were well worth it.

[@relaxedanchored]

that’s a great perspective! finding a career that plays to your strengths while accommodating challenges is key. jobs that are dynamic and creative, like comedy or anything hands-on, can be fantastic for those with ADHD. it’s all about leveraging what you’re good at and enjoying the process. love how you turned your humor into a successful path!

[@pulcherius]

I worked in theater and film. But even though I was good at my job it never led to more jobs. I think my symptoms prevented me from one very important aspect of that work; networking. So even in a good environment I still struggled.

[@RickHasADHD]

Yeah, that's a challenge. So many people I know got their start by knowing people, being recommended or referred by friends. And not just in the media. I know a few people who have signed up for Toastmasters, and it's made them much more confident in talking to groups or individuals. You might also ask someone who is great at networking how they do it. Networkers (like my wife Ava) are often eager to help and connect and make a difference for others.

[@stu7399]

Ceramic tiling could be a good one. For example a little kitchen splashback with 4" square tiles. That's about 400 tiles that need sticking to the wall, perfectly flat, perfectly square (with maybe 40 precision cuts). Very precise with extended focus required. I like a friendly radio station playing. Leave to dry overnight. Following day, tidy the details and prepare for the grouting. Grouting by contrast is done FAST, then the wiping is FAST WITH FOCUS, polishing is FAST WITH DETAILED FOCUS and the finishing touch if needed is carefully applied silicon beading. A 4 metre squared splashback takes a day and a half and delights people for years. If one can deliver that care and precision people will pay - and your handiwork is on display constantly. If the customer buys the tiles (and the materials you suggest, specific to the job and has everything delivered to them) there's hardly any outlay and the tools required will fit in the boot of even a small car.

[@katherinerotnicki5910]

Christ! Dr. Ned just explained my entire relationship/employment life in a couple sentences. All the lightbulbs went on.

[@sementaralah]

I love the fact everyone in here doesn't comment on the editing of this video,where its juxtaposed between Rick's and other expert's commentaries. So much like a union 😂

[@Domn879]

What really kills me is small talk and indecision. And my workplace is terrible for both, we go back and forth for weeks before making a decision. I just want to go, agree an objective and go.

[@amessnger]

I hate that! Boring and frustrating. I can see the correct decision and have to wait until the rest of the group talks forever until they all finally arrive and settle on what was instantly obvious to me. I hate working in groups. I accomplish far more working alone.

[@GG-ez4lp]

Yes! Inaction is soul destroying!!!

[@annewhitney8809]

I married the wrong person and chose the wrong career….I finished graduate school because hyper focus allowed me to drill down into research. I was diagnosed in my 50’s. Divorced and left the profession once I figured out what was going on. Life is good now.

[@hondaman6918]

What do you do for a living now?

[@agatalach1800]

Right...what do you do?

[@thekeithlane]

What do you do now?

[@juliascott1859]

Same but at 40…. I want a redo

[@thechangingtimes]

I’ve found two wonderful careers as a person with ADHD….or as Many know it the “hunter-child syndrome.” Drumming and teaching.

[@jessicamaier313]

This is great! I'm an interior designer, and it checks a lot of the boxes--variety in tasks and in projects, lots of little short deadlines, etc., but I still struggle with staying interested in my career. I'm always looking for new things to do and subjects to learn about. Often I have problems keeping up with all of the details my job requires... and the emails! I wish I would have realized that I had ADHD when I was younger. I think I would have made different decisions.

[@deanslife1]

He mentioned a call centre as the worst job for someone with adhd and i nodded to that as i did call centre jobs and dealing with call after call trying to solve a customers problem while forgetting what they are asking for and what to do and where to go on the system to help drove me into overwhelm and that was just one call.... The added problem is they want you to do your notes while speaking to the customer and not at the end and they gave me one minute wrap time before youve got to do it again.... Hell. I'm now out of work and trying to find the right job

[@RedNicole22]

Call center work is BS on speed. We only get 1 min to wrap up the call, but expectations are 45 seconds or less. But you are right about it all, now A. I. Is involved, and I have to relearn how to do my job to not trigger the algorithm. It’s horrific, and traumatizing. My calls keep getting flagged. We’re not allowed to respond with no, I don’t know, I’m not sure, or anything that isn’t positive. We had no real warning, just started getting my calls escalated.

[@T.MCJ1911]

I have ptsd from call center jobs😂 i felt so much anxiety just reading your comment lol

[@misodinamosa]

This is so comforting! Plus you’re so positive! I really have needed this, I’ve been feeling very alone. Thank you!

[@RickHasADHD]

Happy to help!

[@oleanderwyvern]

I'm in a hybrid SME/Quality Control position and I've never had a better fitting job in my life. The combination of routine tasks from the Quality Control side grounds me while the SME side provides variety, tests my brain, and gives the position a daily level of interest and engagement. There's also always more to learn. I've also been able to add a teaching element into the Quality Control so that it's not just 'tsk tsk' but also, 'here's the issue, here's the most common reason it occurs, here's why it's a problem, and how to notice it going forward.'

[@RickHasADHD]

I think one aspect of a job that is key is in your 3rd sentence: 'There's also always more to learn.' Many of us need to be challenged.

[@tallcedar435]

I found this video exactly at the time I needed it. Thank you

[@GabrielJamesMusic]

The tech field has been magical for me and my ADHD.

Archaeology is a good one. You have to learn a lot of things and can specialize in so many topics.

[@RickHasADHD]

Oh, great idea. Funny, we've been watching a number of shows on archeology, and an amazing series called, "Voyage of The Continents."

[@johnshafer7214]

Enjoy watching you on The New Red Green show. Thank you for making these videos here and on PBS.

[@ericguillemette1907]

prisoners of gravity was great!

[@RickHasADHD]

Thanks! We just did a podcast on the 35th anniversary of the debut of the show. I'll post a link to it when it goes to air.

[@pattimachugs1945]

I am glad that I found your channel I am adhd and this really helped me realize why I have had so many jobs in my life.

[@TheBlueRoan316]

I'm a compliance officer for my state environmental agency. Half of my job is out in the field doing compliance inspections and the other half in paperwork in the office. I definitely feel happier and more productive on field days. Sitting at my desk doing paperwork ( data entry and reports) is mentally draining. Overall though, I really like my job; I work with a great group of people and I have an awesome boss.

[@lornasmith-r3h]

53 dyslexic awaiting adhd diagnosis. Multiple jobs, relationships and house moves. I’m exhausted. Now studying foot health practitioner so. Can work for myself, so over being micromanaged! Good luck everyone x 🎉

[@BeccyD]

As a late diagnosed gifted ADHDer I can say I found my best career. I'm a Speech and Language Therapist. I'm good with kids, love science (especially psychology, biology and linguistics), talking with people and I love to make art and sketch a lot. I'm bored fast so I'm working in a practice where I have a new person in front of me at least every 45 minutes with very different problems and goals. I work sitting, standing with movements or lying on the floor. I sketch out flashcards with special works according to my patients difficulties. I'm allowed to bring my dog. The only thing I don't like is the German bureaucracy. But because I wait till it's urgent, It works out fine most of the time 😅 Perfect job for me. I absolutely love it 90% of the time.

[@Richardscreoleblend]

@BeccyD i love that. The way you put it is perfectly accurate. I learned about my dyslexia when I was 27 via a thing called aol search function. That was the first search engine I came across. That explained my disgraphia. I was diagnosed adhd this past January at the tender age of 48. I finally got around to starting medication last month. These things can be debilitating, sure. But they are gifts. I would not trade my brain. It sucks sometimes, the emotional toll that it sometimes invokes, but the creativity and breezy analysis more than makes up for it.

[@missfabidia]

This is so inspiring, thanks for sharing ! 😊 Im 41 and looking for a career change. Did you have to go back to school to study it ? Do you get to meet a lot of neurodivergent people ?

[@briantruck2284]

Que bueno

[@BeccyD]

@@missfabidia yes I studied 8 semesters at university abroad (I'm from Germany and studied in Netherlands in Dutch). I didn't know I had ADHD at the time, so I had no accommodations. It was really hard, but worth it. There were two diagnosed neurospicy students but we were only women in my year and females are still hugely underdiagnosed so I think there were absolutely more ADHDers. In retrospective I'm almost sure of three other girls with ADHD and two on the spectrum. I hope you find your fitting career and wish you all the best!

[@missfabidia]

@@BeccyD Thank you for your response ! 🙂

[@WWM860]

IT, IT, IT!!!! As a CIO making $200k+ diagnosed with ADHD at 8 years old, I can confirm this is the field for those who need to have a fast tracking constant changing field. IT is ALWAYS changing. Never a dull moment, always something new, some other problem to fix, some new technology around the corner. IT, IT, IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@domimir]

i though that and decided to study computer science engineering, big mistake, being stuck in my desk while trying to solve a bug in my code for hours, days, weeks!! definitely my adhd hated it. its not about the changes, its about the passion, and for me, it was the same struggle everyday

[@tiffanylbacon]

I'm a financial advisor and it is absolutely the worse job for me. Having ADHD and autism makes things difficult. Executive dysfunction and PDA has made things even worse. I am unbelievably overstimulated and overwhelmed. This makes my challenges worse which makes doing my job almost impossible. Selling, talking on the phone, networking, sales quotas, high demands, daily meetings with clients, cold calling.....it all led to burnout. Now I can barely function. I'm just waiting to get fired because I know I am failing epically.

[@karagraham9764]

Medical leave

[@hondaman6918]

Get out, dude!

[@camellia8625]

Is there a way your job could be job carved or reasonable adjustments put in place (if you don’t have them in place already).

[@Flopsi80]

I love what you do with your hands! I couldn't find a fitting job. I have a lot of health problems so there just was no job that fits my needs. So I followed my biggest interests and I am a creative freelancer (copywriter and webdesigner). I have to be at home without other people around me, I can't have meetings or calls. I need to decide for me when and what I work on. So I only work in my homeoffice, communicate with e-mails and can use all my creative energy. I am autistic, too. That helps to regulate some of my ADHD-symptoms. For example I am very organized and orderly. I am in hyperfocus most of the time, that saves me.

[@daltonzoletta]

How has nobody even mentioned <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="348">5:48</a>... like, that is wild. 🤣

[@RickHasADHD]

I'll mention it! Five-forty-eight! Be there or be square.

[@AstonMartin427]

For me, the single greatest career for someone with ADHD and benefited me was the airline industry; passenger services agent, ramp agent, etc. There is so much stimulation because every second isn't the same. That was the best part for me. It kept my dopamine at a constant high.

[@pauljackson112]

Thank you for the video - it's awesome to see good, quality information being put out there for us ADHD folks. I was diagnosed at 34 (I'll be 39 next month) and my life has dramatically changed for the better since starting my medication. It's bittersweet in a way, though. Had I been diagnosed and medicated earlier, my life would have been markedly different... I would certainly have achieved the goals I set out to accomplish in my younger years. That said, it has been one hell of a ride and I wouldn't change where I'm at for anything. As per the video, I did marry the wrong person - my life was a living hell for almost a decade... but now I'm engaged to a fellow ADHDer, and we are both happier than we ever thought possible. To anyone reading this: I wish you well on your journey through this crazy ride. If you ever feel like life has you beaten down to a point you can't possibly return from, I promise you - it does get better. God, it gets better.

[@RickHasADHD]

I love that you found the right partner. I did too. My wife doesn't have ADHD but she understands it (especially after we made ADD & Loving It? together. Do you think that you developed some positive traits while you were struggling before you knew what was undermining you? Some people say that their struggles with undiagnosed ADHD made them more empathetic, or sensitive, or tolerant.

[@pauljackson112]

@@RickHasADHD - I have been told by people that I am empathetic, sure. I'd like to think that I exhibit the qualities you mention, but would argue that it was those very qualities that had me stay in a toxic relationship for nearly a decade. It nearly killed me. Literally. I think most folk would have drawn a line under it all long before I did. I fell into the trap of believing that 'If I just loved her more', 'If I keep giving more', then all will turn good. Of course, it rarely does - you give everything you have, and all that you are... until you have nothing more to give. It was all worth it in the end, though. The experience taught me quite a lot about myself... aaaaand about what to look out for in future.

[@MilesBeyondThePast]

I think i finally found something I really enjoy. Been driving for a living for a few years now doing ride share. About to get my CDL and try OTR trucking. Driving is my happy place.

[@kikitauer]

I am 45 and had many jobs. I was a newspaper editor, a help line operator in online betting company, an au-pair in Ashford, Kent, nude model for art students or shop manager. Lately I've been carving a career in IT for myself. I was QA tester which I hated. Developer which I LOVED. L2 support which was okay. Now I am IT business analyst. It is great. Most of my jobs meant sitting at the table. And I have seveeeeeerrrre ADHD you have no idea. So don't worry about it, you can do anything anywhere just focus on avoiding boredom 🙈😉😀

[@arabellacox]

Being bored in a job is my greatest fear. It buggered-up my education and employment. Only discovered i have ADHD 2 years ago aged 51 when studying part time for my degree in Criminology.

[@LilacDaisy2]

I have yet to be diagnosed, but I THINK I have it, since I've been a grocery bagger (didn't pass the test to handle the till), a boilermaker's offsider (my dad), an egg collector at a chicken farm, a waitress (half the people got the wrong things half the time, no matter how hard I tried), a motel cleaner, a burger flipper at a corner store (got fired for not being able to count change when customers looked at me), self employed with a make-up company, a pharmacy assistant, a manager's assistant at a wedding venue (fired due to a lot of small mistakes that I repeated many times), self employed as a website designer, an owner of a tiny house building company (I got one half built and no sales - sold it at cost), Moved to a farm and raised 4 x week old calves for 1st time ever, thinking I could get $$$$$ for full grown, but I sold them at a loss, and saying goodbye ripped my heart out, a flower farmer and florist (grew half acre of blooms, but only flower _deliveries_ took off, which I hated doing, because the pressure of who gets what, when, was INTENSE, so I folded after 2 years), and now I'm getting into being a KZbinr, baking beautiful cakes with flowers and showing my remaining floral gardens, and the farm-life. Man, this list is depressing, and I know I missed some. When will I realise the next big thing will just be the next flop. But I can't give up and do nothing. *Praying to God that this will be the one that's ME.*

[@LilacDaisy2]

Oh, and a receptionist at a medical centre. Yes, I got fired.

[@jeffvw1994]

I had a c- average in HS too, ended up being a framing contractor for high dollar custom homes. I'm blessed with being able to look at a set of plans and it all goes 3d in my mind. It was a perfect job for me, mostly when I had a great loyal crew. I've always been a hyper focuser and now that I'm 71 I still have to have a mission going on all the time.

[@brittca]

I’ve worked as a credit analyst for a major bank, a business analyst for small businesses, and a teacher at Apple stores. As long as my job is single focused, I’m allowed to be independent and I can hyper focus every day… I do well in any environment.

[@t.terrell7037]

Oh my gosh yes…..!!! Ding ding! lol. I absolutely agree and feel so heard! 😊🎉

[@brightpage1020]

Rick! I love your work! Seeing you in my feed is always a welcome burst of fresh air. Love to you and your family for your constant supoort. Your work is so energizing!

[@DesPardesCuisines]

I went to the comment section before starting the video 🤣

[@tashriqparker9644]

Hi Rick, i became an ER doctor, did well, but still looking for the right career to fit my ADHD. Im so grateful to watch this, it has inspired some thoughts on a career change.

[@akitosingh]

the video was uploaded 2 hrs ago, but Why does the footage look like it is from a 90s home recording tape. Great, useful content nonetheless. As an adult with ADHD in my 30s, I think the advise serves as a good reminder to not get pulled away in a new shiny direction.

[@RickHasADHD]

Yeah, the quality is not great. The interviews were done with a number of different cameras in different locations. And sometimes the lighting wasn't great. Glad you got value out of it for yourself.

[@ForeverYoung007]

@@RickHasADHDactually I noticed the camera camcorder quality, which isn’t necessarily bad just has a distinct look, what cameras were used for the talking head shots ?

[@briantruck2284]

😂 crazy

[@briantruck2284]

If the old Camara works why replace it 😂

[@andyrharris]

I fell into teaching my passion of music. It's the perfect job for me. I always have the passion for the subject, and I have a ton of mini-deadlines, e.g. being ready for each lecture/seminar. The job is naturally a constant stream of short-medium length tasks. The other really important thing, is that other people rely on my doing what I do, there's nearly always at least one other 'stakeholder' which keeps me accountable. There are some tasks that are much harder to get through, or I struggle to even get started with, like extra training and qualifications, because I would be the only benefactor from them. I need for what I do, to directly matter to/impact other people.

[@801LOVER]

I recently was diagnosed very late in life. It makes a lot more sense now that I’m still searching for what to be…..

[@delphinebez3045]

Journalist. Everyday is different and challenging. You hardly ever get bored... plus, time constraints bring the best of you, because it is work under pressure. Challenging, like first reponders !

[@LilaLeafling]

I have had so many interests in my life. Every time I start a new thing, am over the moon about it and loving what I do. And then all of the sudden I dislike it so much it literally makes me depressed and burned out. At this point I'm so affraid to even start something new. Because I'll probably end up not liking it anyways. Currently I'm doing volunteer work in a shelter. This is the only place ever where I feel like I belong. But unfortunately I can't work much hours because I get overstimulated quickly (I have autism also), and it's not paid. I don't want to be on government benefits for the rest of my life but I feel like I'll never find anything that works for me. Even my all time favourite hobbies I get tired of..

[@RickHasADHD]

This is so common for folks with ADHD. I have dozens of projects started around the house. And scores of ideas for television and radio shows. I used to curse myself for not following up on everything but then I'd have to live 1,609,382 years to finish them all. In our Patron chat rooms the range of interests is amazing. We have separate channels for Hobbies, Pets, Computes & Tech, Nutrition, and so on. There are discussions about gardening, fitness, jewelry making, art, drawing, etymology... Most Patrons would describe themselves as life long learners. Once they master something they move on. A suggestion. Rather than stick with something until you get sick of it, perhaps set a time limit at which point you'll switch to something else. It could be a 2 hour limit or a one week limit, depending on what it is. The challenge is creating an alarm or timer that you'll actually notice and heed.

[@cherylkenyon2408]

I can relate. Get bored with something i was once so excited about , constantly changing things up then feel bad about it

[@peteneville698]

Burn-out is an issue, yes, but the feeling of not wanting to be on benefits for life is possibly solvable. You say you volunteer in a shelter - in a better society the Government would fund such organisations enough to pay people, so in a very real way you could re-frame the way you look at your "Govt benefits" as legitimate payment for doing the valuable voluntary work that you do. Think of all the tax loopholes and investment incentives that companies use that are concessions funded from the public purse and therefore in essence indistinguishable from "benefits" but don't cause the directors to feel any shame when they draw their deductible-from-profits salaries. Public money has the same face value whether you call it a "benefit", a "credit", an "allowance" a "tax rebate", a "nil-rate band", etc. Also, your neighbour might earn £100k p.a. but they'll get charged the exactly same VAT as you if they buy the same goods as you, so getting some of it back in "benefits" is fair enough even without the voluntary work. It's all about re-framing how you think.

[@heather.creates]

This explains why I am absolutely depleted in my current office job. Prior to this, I was a flight attendant and 911 dispatcher. I did well in the chaos. Now I make small talk all day and my energy is drained.

[@feliciaschoenfeld5177]

❤ From <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="398">6:38</a> we're finally getting some wisdom on this topic, instead of the same old list that was based on shallow thought.

[@chia1jon]

This was the best ADHD video I’ve seen yet!! Thank you!! Subscribed :)

[@linkLoverAG]

I work warehousing, and so far it has been my favorite because I'm always moving and I don't have to be the one setting up things. I get orders, I do them, I zone out and work, I go home. It's the one thing I don't have to overthink in life. Sadly it's breaking my body though..

[@AnqaOdyssey]

I was a picker and then a team leader and then a manager of picking. We worked with 1,5h picking time per order so it was pretty fast paced and thus lovely. But managerial stuff absolutely sucks, and I stepped basically down to office jobs and now I'm even more miserable.

[@joshuacorbin221]

As a food batch maker I felt compelled to encourage you - Perhaps it's also _making_ your body as long as you have the best nutritional intake

[@twitt9265]

I learned more about ADHD & ADD from watching this video. Thank you 🙏🏼 for sharing. Following you & sent to family members who has these challenges

[@ajwillustratorauthor]

I work as a cashier. Sometimes there’s way to much going on. I hate being interpreted and told what to do. I don’t like customers getting in my personal space. I don’t like the long hours having to stand (and usually stay in one place). But I like helping customers one and one and even over the phone. I’m trying to become a writer and illustrator. I might try call center in the near future. Initially that sounded awful because call center employees are always getting yelled at by customers but at least they won’t be in my space, I’ll have a script, I’ll be helping and all of them can’t be angry butt holes (I hope). That or data entry. It’s sounds tedious but at least working from home I’ll have more freedom and can get up and walk around if it gets boring.

[@lisahames3458]

I love how you talk with your hands! I taught elementary ESL for 19 years and talking with my hands was helpful. In the neurotypical world, I feel defective. I loved teaching ESL until my district cut my department. Retired now, but needing to work. This is helpful info. Thank you. The Lord will lead.

[@herroyalhighness5634]

Diagnosed as an adult, it is my perspective that one of the biggest problems for ADHD people is self-limiting beliefs. While discovering my diagnosis in my 30s was a relief and helpful to me now, I have zero regrets or frustration that I wasn’t diagnosed earlier in life as much of the ADHD community seems to wallow in despair and automatically limit their options based on their diagnosis. I have a professional doctorate degree in a healthcare field and have been very successful in my job. I thrive with the structure of school, a workplace, external deadlines because I’m a perfectionist, a people-pleaser, and competitive. I wasn’t able to work while I was in school and I had to study much longer than my peers who were able to work 16, 20, or 24+ hours a week. Now I understand why. But it didn’t hold me back. You can accomplish whatever you want - it just may look different than how other people do it. And we can train our brains and develop systems that work for us. ADHD people can be the most organized people in class or the workplace - because they HAVE to be. You CAN train self-discipline and willpower like a muscle to an extent, even in ADHD. You can develop systems of reward that help drive you through the mundane crap you don’t want to do. Is it harder for you? Yes. Is it impossible? Absolutely not.

[@gothboschincarnate3931]

Obviously you don't even have ADHD or autism

[@gothboschincarnate3931]

Obviously you don't have ADHD or autism.... Buzz off

[@helenablignaut662]

First video I watched. You're hilarious. Finally, someone who understands my brain, or at least acknowledges that it's okay to leave such a long message 😁