Logic | ADHD Information

I started a new job four months ago. Their software system is antique and their processes are stupid.

Because the processes are not logical, I'm struggling. I have 20+ years experience. I have tried to explain at times, better, proven methods of work(accounts payable), but nobody wants any changes. I'm working with a bunch of Stepford associates--all they can say is "this is the way WE do it".

I thought maybe ADHD effects logic, that's probably a big duh!

I would do it the way they do it. some people fear change and will fear you as a result. You will get labled and outcasted.. I would just live with it and deal with it until someone says,,, there has got to be a better way. "Teamwork" will always trump logic in the workplace.  Nobody, nobody, nobody wants to hear that you know better.  It is way more important to "support your team" -- even to the point of pretending to enthusiastically embrace their stupid way of doing things.  If your corporate culture allows it, write a white paper outlining the better way, or forward the team a great article on "best practices" with a note that says, gee, TEAM, this sounds interesting.  Then, let it go.  They will eventually adopt your way -- when an outside consultant tells them the very thing you've been pushing.  Consultants are the only people who are paid to have ideas.  The rest of us are paid to play on the team!  I probably sound like I am foaming at the mouth about this but after many years in the workforce, I finally got it!!  It's confusing, because you learn in school that if you are smart and get the answers right, you will be rewarded.  This simply does not translate to the work world.

I learned that whoever signs the paycheck calls the shots.

If I don't like the way they do something and they don't want to consider changing to what is obviously (to me) a better method, that is their problem.

Its up to me to decide whether I want the job enough to do it their way or to quit. Telling them they are wrong, or ignorant or stupid, even when it is true, will most likely take the choice of whether or not to stay out of your hands.

i work with building contractors alot, and have the same issues. after all, building a house, coordinating several trades and phases is a no-brainer right?

i have had to learn to shake my head, and accomodate the idiots. not only that, but 'isn't that what i told you months ago' has had to be eliminated from my speech.

i'm not now, nor have i ever been, a 'team player'. i think for myself, and act upon that. but when your'e playing in someone else's venue, it's important to try to play by the 'house rules.'     

 I would go mad working in a place like that..! LoL  Where I work, we are all overworked, so that would never fly.

 I'm very logical myself, and I tend to be great at finding the best, most efficient way to get things done.  And it's nerve racking when others balk at it.

 My BF always tells me that I do things too quickly at work, and that most people work very hard at taking a LONG time to do something...so they look busy.  LoL  So the point is, they feel secure with the slow, old ways.

 I think a lot of people also fear change because they think it's going to negatively impact their job.

 I have had jobs that held that mentality, depending on the co-workers.  Have you tried asking to simply try it the "new and improved" way for a few weeks, for a comparison?  Or perhaps be a bit sneaky in slowly changing things?  (Not lying, but just doing things at a level where they don't even notice the change before it's too late, lol.)

Or perhaps speak to your manager and let them know that you have skills in certain things, and that you would like to utilize them in the office.  And have a project plan that they can't really argue with...i.e how it will effect profits.

Otherwise, I'd look for a new job!  (Well, if it is that serious of a problem for you.)