Choosing
a Career For Attention Deficit Disorder
Is
there one ideal career for attention deficit disorder? The
simple answer to this question is: no. People with attention
deficit disorder have thrived in virtually every field, be
it architecture or zoology. The better question to ask is,
is there one ideal career for attention deficit disorder as
it relates to my particular interests and skills? The answer
to this question is probably: yes.
Attention
deficit disorder is not a life sentence to being disabled
and unable to work. On the contrary, once you find a career
for attention deficit disorder that suits you, there’s
a good chance that you will be the most driven, committed,
and successful in your line of work. Attention deficit disorder
may affect your ability to concentrate on things that don’t
interest you … but if something does interest you …
watch out world! As you begin your search for a career for
attention deficit disorder—for yourself or for a loved
one—here are some questions for the person with ADHD
who is searching for a career:
- What are your passions,
the things that really hold your interest?
- What are your accomplishments
in life so far?
- What are your personality
traits that help you in life?
- What comes naturally
to you?
- Is there a connection
between your interests and needs in the marketplace?
- Is there a way to try
jobs you are interested in that limits the possibility
of failure, for example, volunteer work, internships,
or work with family members?
The search
for a career for attention deficit disorder may be motivated
by several factors, such as being unhappy in a current job
or looking for a first job after graduation. Whatever your
incentive is, don’t let attention deficit disorder stop
you from finding a career in which you can be satisfied—or
even thrilled—to be a part of. |
