Finding work? | ADHD Information

It's not finding a job that I have a problem with. Keeping it is what is hard for me.

I'm great at interviews and have an impressive resume (so I've been told). I've actually been extremely lucky in the fact that every job I've ever into viewed for I got.

Of course then it's just a matter of time before I get fired because of something I've done or quit. If I quit it's usually because the work is too slow or the people are too serious. In either case I stick it out as long as I can and make sure I find something else before I leave.

I tend to get burnt out at jobs rather quickly. I'll work non stop every possible hour I can. Usually working 6-7 days a week. Eventually by body just gives out on me and I can't work a normal 40 hour week never mind 80 or more. Which means I quit the job I have and can't start a new one right away because I need to recooperate.

That is my biggest challenge. I'm constantly starting over instead of working my way up. Occasionally I can start over at a new company at the same level I was when I left my old position. More often then not that isn't possible because there is no good way to explain the gaps in my work history to a future employer.

Not sure what difficulties you are having, the only advice I can give is find something you enjoy to do and make that your career. I've lasted far longer at jobs that I enjoyed then at jobs I picked because of the paycheck.

The longest I've held a job is 3 years so far the shortest was a couple weeks. Liking what I do makes a huge difference.

 

I think it depends on our history, just like it does for anyone else.  Unfortunately, many with add have had a poor work history - in particular related to social interactions. Many of us have been fired.  Many of us, when showing full blown symptoms, are not the ideal employee.  Word of mouth spreads this fact - not to mention resumes.

However, with good time in, it is possible to overcome - I think.  However, I have found that journey up - after burning bridges - very, very difficult. 

Is it commonly difficult for people with add?