@@worldwidehealingllc9313 No, it's not impossible, but it hasn't worked for me and I've tried twice. I've had a hard time finding career info online catered to people who have ADHD and also don't have a degree, which is weird, because I know I'm not alone in my experience.
Since I was diagnosed three years ago, I've watched countless videos telling ADHD people to "do the job that you're passionate about!" Oh, great. Thanks a lot! The problem is, what excites me today might bore me to death tomorrow, or at best, by next week. The only thing that consistently excites me is waking up in the morning and asking myself, "So, what am I going to work on today?" I need the TOTAL, ABSOLUTE freedom to choose whatever I want in that moment to feel well and passionate. Any other "neurotypical" scenario-going to the office... doing the same thing I did yesterday... working on something I planned 3 days ago not because I want to do it now but just because I planned it... filling out administrative forms that were due yesterday... and so on...) will lead me straight to the land of Infinite Boredom!
After 40 years of work, I’ve finally found a job that suits me. I became a singing/guitar/piano teacher. I have always had trouble learning almost everything except music. So now I teach music. A lesson is only 1 hour and I can usually stay on topic for long enough to get through a lesson. I can also schedule a 30 min break between lessons, which I find very useful.
Tech jobs that have clear cut skills you can acquire, but also need creative problem solving skills, attention to detail can be very beneficial ADHD’ers. Personally, cybersecurity is my favorite because you are constantly working to preserve and improve something that needs to be stable, so it is a good field to look into.
Im in cybersecurity as well and totally agree. Theres almost too much to learn about these ever-changing systems that need ever-changing protective controls to prevent ever-changing attacks that come from hackers (that may be adhd as well) 🤣
just those damn microsoft certs. KILLING ME to have to study to renew. i can't just memorize, i have to GET it. so... months of that and FORCING myself to try and study and learn. it was hell. otherwise i think IT can be great. as long as bosses aren't micromanaging twits.
Teaching fulfills every one of these requirements, AND teachers with ADHD can help the ADHD kids coming up with a lot more compassion than we may have received in school our selves.
Avoid classrooms that are overcrowded... individualized attention is impossible with over 30 kids in one hour sessions. Class sizes should be limited to 24. Total students should be limited to 200 a day. Testing should not take away from class time and should be online and not impact grades if they actually care enough to make an honest effort. And tests should not be tied to funding... it should be about the student and not politicial control.
I have adhd and loved and still love medicine but I noticed that I made a lot of careless mistakes and have a hard time paying attention to detail. For those reasons I decided I’d be a liability if I became a doc, nurse or pharmacist.
@@tanjavanderpeijl if you have a suspicion, get yourself evaluated by a professional. I wasn’t diagnosed until my adult years, and I realized how much of life I’ve missed because I’ve have undiagnosed for so many years.
I’m in law and have adhd. I used to have a debilitating fear of this but I’ve noticed I stopped making silly mistakes once I got into a routine at my job. Once a concept has been assimilated into my brain, it just sticks. I think we are super hard on ourselves because we as ADHDers KNOW that there is a tangible factor (adhd) that affects our performance that is permanent and non-transient (ex temporary work stress) so we anticipate it. We can also look at how ADHD benefits us (hyperfocus, creativity, etc). I really hope you pursue medicine. We need more doctors who are conscientious of risk for their patients. A lot of doctors offer far less and have careers that I would argue are far too long because of that lack of conscientiousness 😅
@@jacquelinemarie9655 thank you for your kind words, and for taking the time to give such great advice, I can tell it all came from a very special place. Maybe it’s time for me to take another look at opportunities in healthcare.
As an introverted female with ADHD-PI, I do not do well in high-stress, fast-paced jobs. I do better with some structure, but not micromanagement. Like, once I know my job, I need my boss to let me do it. Check in and offer feedback periodically, be available for questions, but don't stand over my shoulder. Unfortunately, I'm 47 and still haven't found the right career for me. Most job descriptions seem to include at least 1 of 3 requirements: 1) fast-paced, production-based work, 2) multitasking with a list of 15-20+ different duties, or 3) being a "people-person". What do you do when you're not good at any of those things? I mean, I CAN can't work with people, but being required to be constantly "on" and friendly/cheerful all day burns me out quickly.
Most peoples with ADHD like to be busy but not overwhelmed by job thay do. It is hard to find balance sometimes. Jobs that give some changes everyday work great for ADHD person not to be bored by the task thay do.
Entrepreneur here: Risky but failed and got up again several times. I don't understand how this channel isn't bigger. This is such a factor in today's world. Keep up the great work Dr. I'm definitely in a passion fueled lifestyle especially after the decade plus of being in the military. I needed something to give me that "feeling" of helping others but this time en-masse. Love what you do and I've taken some of the recommendations on the supplements and they have helped considerably.
@@desdemonaviola9821 Ashwaghanda, lions mane, rhodiola, and because I had my gallbladder removed, I also take Betaine HCL for absorption of red meats or protein in general.
I have ADHD and I am a software engineer and I love it, it fits wel for me. It has creativity, freedom, lots of thinking, unlimited learning as you can never know everything.
I have been working as a paraeducator in an special Ed autistic class for the last 2 1/2 years and I love it. It’s very structured but also flexible, and high intensity depending on student behaviors and absences of staff/students. You really don’t know what’s gonna happen one minute to the next. Also, given the type of class it is, we change what we’re doing pretty much every 15-20 minutes so I’m not getting bored. We have art, music, pe, play with the kids inside and outside, and I have easy access to sensory objects, fidgets, and other tools my own neurodivergent brain needs. PS I received my adhd diagnosis last week (at age 35) and I only realized I had it because I work in a neurodivergent classroom.
Ive started TA work (in an autism specialist school) and love it for those reasons. Only recently considered adhd and waiting for diagnosis, but collegues agree most staff are neurodiverse :3
Hi, I would love to know more about how you became a paraeducator? What was the journey, the requirements and the courses you took? I'm looking to switch careers cos the current one is definitely not ADHD friendly.
I was a carpenter for 30+ years. Then I invented some stuff. Would have been a great pilot, but the girlfriend ended it after 90% of the way through school/training.
I agree wholeheartedly with this video. I’ve been very successful as of the last 8 years and that is because I found the world of product management. High intensity, lots of autonomy, get to hyper focus on the most important features … etc. Also product managers are not project managers so we help define the vision, priorities, set up structure to execute but can move on to the next thing once things are in flight. Perfect job for me!
Doing sales and marketing/promotions for a small business (retailer) is practically all that I can do. Making advertisements, doing the website, floor sales, shipping products, answering inquiries; basically having 10,000 responsibilities and being able to see the results from my work.
The universe has a sense humor with me. I’m always rushing to work but I work in a time sensitive setting, airline industry. And my last name is a reference for time lol. But my job is very much me following steps. I’ve been there for 18 years. It’s really helped me.
Dentist, extremely detailed work allows me to lazer focus, alot like following a line on a mountain bike trail. I can also put my fingers in someone's mouth and just run my yapper. I focus and laugh all day long. Been doing it for 30 years and hope to go 50 to 60 yrs
Doesn't everyone want a passion filled job? 🤔 Also, I can be passionate for all of 5 minutes, then I get bored. I'm 55 and feel I'll never be really successful as I cannot commit to anything long enough to be really successful...🤷
this is me. i don't have too much dyslexia, though it pops up here and there with longer number strings. UX is great but the management matters so much. and home reno is great if not under a deadline and pressure because then "anything but the task!" kicks in fiercely.
i accidently became a private investigator before i turned 21 and did it for 5 years. It did have high intensity at moments and levels of anxiety that I could handle XD 8 years later, i find out i have adhd and understand it's what me stand out in the job. I asked why my boss at the time was offering me to be an investigator when I was here to be the office manager and he said it's cuz i pay attention to details and list things down to check off (which was his recommendation lol) in reality, i had too much to remember and to do in order and was handling it the best I could which landed me random job experience that went hand in hand with my adhd, before I even knew it
The number of times I forgot to send bills to clients or was unable to manage my workload when I was freelance led me to being burned out and bankrupted. Definitely take the time to evaluate strengths and weaknesses (with a professional if need be!) to know what skills you might lack or need support with.
I have been a speaker and trainer for the past 22 years and every time I work I feel happy and focused, of course i hate it when it comes to material preparation for students 😅
I'm so glad that I found this video! I'm 53 years old and I'm now a freelance TH-cam video editor. So, I fall into the last two categories that you discuss. I took career tests years ago that told me that I tend to be more creative and independent but they told me that I should be in sales. I did like sales, but I didn't like all of the corporate BS that came along with it. It wasn't until recently that I bet on myself and became my own boss!
I rarely comment to critique someone's video, but I think it is really important to point out, so that people aren't mislead to make a mistake, that there are a lot more important factors when picking a job. For instance, there is a huge difference between someone who has ADHD and has high levels of anxiety and those who don't. Recommending jobs based on ADHD is not necessarily wise. Using the Big Five personality model is a much effective gauge.
I have been a genealogist for 60 years, as a hobby, and it fits my ADHD world. My job when working was a quality assurance manager. Both these endeavors involve details, and I enjoy dealing with details.
"...because for some reason my adhd brain" is not exactly what a viewer is looking for as a explanation or reason why a job type might be a a fit for them. Also you should clarify that all people with adhd are not *physically* hyperactive - it sometimes is that their minds that are hyperactive & they don't exhibit outwardly noticeable signs of adhd. Obviously those differences would change how one chooses a job type. In addition, special interests can change or fade to almost no interest in said subject unless - its one that has stayed consistent for most of your life...as well as after doing a job when it turns out the administration of daily duties of the job itself prove to conflict with your personal ethics & tolerance of (for lack of a better word) "b.s."
On that note, I see videos like yours and I’m amazed by how you put it all together. Someone like me has great ideas, but I struggle with the idea of putting a proper video or website together. But I think that’s where delegating to people like editors probably helps out. In the future, could you think about teaching us how/who to hire to set up a website or film a video. Ideas are not the issue but rather execution for people like me.
Unfortunately, due to my inattentive ADHD, I left school with almost no qualifications and, despite taking many online courses, I've never managed to make a success of myself. How do I find the ideal job at 51 and working on minimal wage. I tried being my own boss and just couldn't do the business side and make it work.
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share a testimony, that I just finished medschool and I some how finished as the best graduating student in my class. It felt like a miracle. But it was reassurance that ADHD is not an indication of lack of intelligence. 🫶🏾🙏🏾 What helped THE MOST was having a study partner. I was terrible when I was alone. (ADHD Body-doubling hack)
@lofinickfacts I only took medication when I had exams. Because it's expensive. Otherwise I would have taken it more often to help cope with the pressure
I hate micromanaging because my dad was always on my case and I’m sure it has to do something to why I hated working in such settings, I became a billing and coding agent and emt.
ADHD people tend to be a leader and also be able to run a team. They are good in visionary for the business But if comes to the very details oriented stuffs need those good in details type of people. 50+% of entrepreneur has ADHD. They are good of thinking new ideas, thinking of outside of the box and moving the business forward versus staying in a stick rut. Logical thinking way. This is my husband!!!!!!😂
@@Heyu7her3 Part of true. He is a good CEO and a bad CEO both way. He has a successful business for almost 30 years. He has too many ideas and never end. Those ideas are part of the key about his successful in business. He always has big pictures in his head but needs someone to workout details. The point is if he has good people to work out what he wants. His communication skills makes many misunderstandings. His expectations always big but always disappointed results because of without well organization plan for people. Too many mistakes came out these years and he paid out no matter money loss or time loss. May be this is the kind of impulsiveness.
Sped this up to x2. Why do I understand better when I speed it up 😭I must say I am more creative than academically gifted. However, I love structure which goes against what I wanted to accomplish originally, which was a musician. I want to delve into salary-based + commission jobs with a chance for growth. So office-based but working with Artists touring. A mixture and combination of both! Bit of action but also that much needed four walls for my overstimulated brain!
I can't imagine adhd outside of construction. I excelled in construction everything else i tried i quit or got sacked. Most jobs require sitting. Sitting is intolerable. Most jobs are strict with punctuality. Construction pays by the square mtr come and go when please . I normally only work 6 hrs a day just flat out with no breaks and piss of at like 3 to go do life. I can bounce between, framing , shuttering, trim carpentry, drywall, tiling, and groundworks to keep things interesting. After 20 years im top 10% at all those trades.
ADHD here. I don’t want any of these jobs. I just want to be an artist but unfortunately Don’t have the money to be a full time artist. so retail it is.
IT and tech stuff sometimes. for tech support and IT each day is not the same. you never know what issues people will come in with, every call could be just about anything. this worked well for me untill getting really micromanaging type bosses that collapsed my and my depts' morale with it.
I have to disagree with the law enforcement option for ADDers. Recalling order of events and what was said as exactly as you can recall it for report writing is a very big deterrent.
I'm 54 and I have so often been in the position where I could do my boss's job but can't seem to do my own. I tried to go up a grade 5 times and failed at interview stage every time. Really trying to accept things now. People won't see me as a ca dilate for progressionvat my age.
Math computation Computer laptop without mouse Time pressure Constant yelling shouting from my boss and toxic co workers, toxic people makes my impulsive worst
I am a Software Engineer & DevOps. Cannot recommend, its the best and worst Job in waves of 4-6 weeks for me. Even after 3 years i haven’t cracked the code for a constant normal day. In my current job i can schedule my day on my own, in a more strict environment i would been kicked out for sure 😢
Hi :) thank you for this useful video. I have 2 questions: when appliyng for à job, Should we mention having adhd as an advantage on our resume( leader, creative, enterprerer ,etc )? My second question: would you please send a link to an article about adhd entrepreneurs?
I am a doctor too. Not get into residency yet, working my way to get there so can you explain a little bit which speciality should a adhders should choose as a career in medicine thanx in advance
I'm in the air force, 1.5 years in a boring desk job and I'm doing alright in it. Good enough to get enough work done to clock out when I'm allowed to leave. The army will be faster paced so I would recommend that for you. Don't count out the air force as you get treated better and get better bases.
Well, the national guard is dope compared to active duty (my opinion). I would say yes it is worth it, as it will give you all the benefits I'm sure you're already aware of. The main concern for you would be getting through boot camp and then through your training immediately after. Boot camp will be challenging for you, as it will be harder to focus on what the drill sgts are yelling at you to do. For me, I somehow had hyperfocus and ended up being so anxious I was hyperfocused through most of boot camp. Anyways, you may not be the same. Don't let BMT scare you. I don't know if they will allow meds, but if not, go some time before you ship out to practice functioning without them. Once you graduate, you go immediately into your training for your job, this will be easier as you're closer to being a normal human again. That will take some stress off and you can be less hyperfocused because of anxiety. The guard I think is a good gig for people with ADHD, just have to get past BMT and your training. also, I don't know what country you're in but I'm from the USA and my BMT was only 9 weeks. A lot shorter. Just keep that in mind. Also, my main issues I've had with my ADHD and the military has been nobody understanding or willing to accommodate me (this isn't anything new, but it's more extreme in the military), also lots and lots of anxiety (the military will 100% make your anxiety worse), having very little free time to unwind (us ADHD need more than others). The accomodations never came, so I had to get used to being on time with zero exceptions (I've gotten in trouble multiple times). The anxiety was the worst part me, anxious about being late, anxious about not being able to sleep and therefore can't focus the next day, anxious I do every little thing my leader asks me to do, etc. I think the anxiety will be the worst part for you, but who knows. But to be honest, a lot of issues come with me being active duty, since you're going guard, you wont be in the military mix enough to experience all the issues I've faced. My overall advice would be, get through boot camp? How? Listen very carefully to what the drill sgts say, do some sort of meditating to help ground you so you hear every detail, make friends with your flight so you can ask others for help and clarification on things, eat high protein as much as possible, take your meds if possible, and don't be a standout person while in BMT. Do the bare minimum, don't make a name for yourself, it will be less stress on you, nothing will positively affect you outside of training if you're an extra good boy in BMT.
I was in the Army as a medic (active duty). It was highly intense and structured. I loved it. I hated the Army though. Lots of hurry up and wait, if I had a different job like supply or admin, I think I’d hate it. On the civilian side, fast paced medicine is my thing now
Being a plumber is a low-skill job compared to the other jobs that he mentioned. It doesn't take a genius to be a plumber. I have ADHD and dyslexia and I'm a computer programmer. I also have a master's degree in computer science. I think the reason why I excel at it it's because I have a passion for it and I love it. I've been into computers since I was 9 years old. So that gave me a head start.
@@Crown42 lol.. maybe where you come from, things are done half way.. you come to a first world country and work on plumbing you need a certificate, where im from it would take you at least 5 years to conclude your course..from all the construction trades Plumbing will be by far the highest paying of the trades, followed by electricians.. Btw i doubt you can diy your plumbing system at your own house. Good luck with that.
@@blutongue1 haha bro I'm American I live in the South. Secondly, I was saying that being a skilled trade worker compared to let's say engineering is not on the same level. Yes, I understand that it does take skill to do trades work but it's nowhere near skills as what I do in IT. The vast majority of blue-collar workers are either from a small town or have criminal records. Lol Also, you are wrong I used to work in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing when I was younger. I just did it because some guy offered free training and job placement so I said why the hell not...
@@tekno7020 I wasn't trying to be an ass but the guy is bragging about being a plumber as if it takes a lot of education. The TH-camr has a Ph.D. that takes years of dedication and hard work. I have a masters in computer science and it was not easy at all... But that's why I did it so I can reap the rewards.
Don't give up my Lex buddy. I'm dyslexic, have ADHD and I'm a computer programmer. Also, I have a master's degree in computer science I just put in extra hours and made sacrifices.
@@Crown42 how did you manage to memorize the basics to understand coding? i have adhd and its hard for me to grasp the fundamentals, and i get frustrated easily, even with tutorials. do you have advice?
@@mirmir0003, hello, When it comes to programming languages you have to learn them in a compounding way. For example, the first programming language that I learned was Python which I don't recommend learning first for beginners. I studied Python in segments daily with multiple breaks in between so I can make sure that I retain the information. The key to learning programming or any other difficult task is to practice the basics and learn in segments. Here's how I did it, I studies the basics of computers first because you have to master that lesson first. Secondly, I would study programming basics and terminology so I would catch on to lessons faster. Also,I think you have the same problem I had when I started programming and that is not studying and learning the basics first. Before you go and try to code go and learn the basics and please study in portions. Do not just hop into it. When studying take breaks and rest. When I decided to go back to school for computer science I was working construction full time and was tired from working all day long but I still managed to find a way to study and learn. The thing to remember is don't give up and study little by little. You are not supposed to learn this in weeks, don't listen to people when they say that they did. I'm hoping that you get better at this but remember to study little by little and keep pushing. Best regards,
I was talking to a medical doctor with ADHD the other day. I also know numerous ADHDers with PhDs in fields other than medicine (psychology, behavioural science, etc.). If you find a subject that interests you enough, you will probably find that you can focus on it just fine.
@@akshaya179 A large percentage of people in UX and market research have ADHD, and the leaders of those teams often have PhDs (usually, psychology). Dr Nick Fine, for example, talks openly about life with ADHD. The general (medical) practitioner I spoke to recently was probably unusual in being a regular medical doctor with ADHD (we were talking about ADHD and she said, yeah, I have it too), but she's proof they exist at all.
@@akshaya179 Well, ADHD presents at all levels of the bell curve - some have learning difficulties, some are highly intelligent, but ADHD itself doesn't make learning more difficult, only how it's packaged might. With a diagnosis, you might get extra exam time, for example.
A lot of these jobs require college degrees and I know a lot of adhd people have a hard time getting through college.
It’s not impossible.
Me! Started classes last Monday and I don't think it's going to happen...again! This is hell! My brain feels like it's on fire when I"m in school.
I totally agree! “Be a doctor!” 😂😂😂😂😂. Yeah let me make it to math class first.
@@worldwidehealingllc9313 No, it's not impossible, but it hasn't worked for me and I've tried twice. I've had a hard time finding career info online catered to people who have ADHD and also don't have a degree, which is weird, because I know I'm not alone in my experience.
Yeah, I got through my bachelor degree but I’m STRUGGLING with this masters 😫 Seriously thinking about dropping out rn
Since I was diagnosed three years ago, I've watched countless videos telling ADHD people to "do the job that you're passionate about!"
Oh, great. Thanks a lot! The problem is, what excites me today might bore me to death tomorrow, or at best, by next week. The only thing that consistently excites me is waking up in the morning and asking myself, "So, what am I going to work on today?" I need the TOTAL, ABSOLUTE freedom to choose whatever I want in that moment to feel well and passionate. Any other "neurotypical" scenario-going to the office... doing the same thing I did yesterday... working on something I planned 3 days ago not because I want to do it now but just because I planned it... filling out administrative forms that were due yesterday... and so on...) will lead me straight to the land of Infinite Boredom!
After 40 years of work, I’ve finally found a job that suits me. I became a singing/guitar/piano teacher. I have always had trouble learning almost everything except music. So now I teach music. A lesson is only 1 hour and I can usually stay on topic for long enough to get through a lesson. I can also schedule a 30 min break between lessons, which I find very useful.
Good job! Life is way too short to be doing something you’re not passionate about. Glad you’ve found something that suits you.
That’s great you found a job that suits you! 😊🙌
@@Xwisit thanks :)
I don't know why but this made me so happy. Congratulations on your new vocation :)
@@mikebasketball11 thank you and I’m glad this made you happy :)
I don't have ADD or ADHD but I want to understand and help someone who does.
You're doing God's work. Thank you so much.
If he is doinng God's work you are doing angel's work.
What a blessing for this person to have people like you around ❤️.
You are a good person
❤thank you, dear
@@noneofyourbuiznessAgreed ❤
Tech jobs that have clear cut skills you can acquire, but also need creative problem solving skills, attention to detail can be very beneficial ADHD’ers. Personally, cybersecurity is my favorite because you are constantly working to preserve and improve something that needs to be stable, so it is a good field to look into.
Thanks been thinking about this
My brother sister has adhd and she earn her Associates degree in engineering technology.
Im in cybersecurity as well and totally agree. Theres almost too much to learn about these ever-changing systems that need ever-changing protective controls to prevent ever-changing attacks that come from hackers (that may be adhd as well) 🤣
just those damn microsoft certs. KILLING ME to have to study to renew. i can't just memorize, i have to GET it. so... months of that and FORCING myself to try and study and learn. it was hell. otherwise i think IT can be great. as long as bosses aren't micromanaging twits.
How do you get into that?
Teaching fulfills every one of these requirements, AND teachers with ADHD can help the ADHD kids coming up with a lot more compassion than we may have received in school our selves.
Avoid classrooms that are overcrowded... individualized attention is impossible with over 30 kids in one hour sessions.
Class sizes should be limited to 24.
Total students should be limited to 200 a day.
Testing should not take away from class time and should be online and not impact grades if they actually care enough to make an honest effort. And tests should not be tied to funding... it should be about the student and not politicial control.
I have adhd and loved and still love medicine but I noticed that I made a lot of careless mistakes and have a hard time paying attention to detail. For those reasons I decided I’d be a liability if I became a doc, nurse or pharmacist.
Same 😢 (not yet diagnosed with ADD but still very much suspicion)
@@tanjavanderpeijl if you have a suspicion, get yourself evaluated by a professional. I wasn’t diagnosed until my adult years, and I realized how much of life I’ve missed because I’ve have undiagnosed for so many years.
I’m in law and have adhd. I used to have a debilitating fear of this but I’ve noticed I stopped making silly mistakes once I got into a routine at my job. Once a concept has been assimilated into my brain, it just sticks. I think we are super hard on ourselves because we as ADHDers KNOW that there is a tangible factor (adhd) that affects our performance that is permanent and non-transient (ex temporary work stress) so we anticipate it. We can also look at how ADHD benefits us (hyperfocus, creativity, etc). I really hope you pursue medicine. We need more doctors who are conscientious of risk for their patients. A lot of doctors offer far less and have careers that I would argue are far too long because of that lack of conscientiousness 😅
@Jacqueline. Excellent advice. Thank you.
@@jacquelinemarie9655 thank you for your kind words, and for taking the time to give such great advice, I can tell it all came from a very special place. Maybe it’s time for me to take another look at opportunities in healthcare.
I’d watching TH-cam vids was a job… the best ADHD job
I'd end up making a way to fuck that up too lol😭💀
🥶
As an introverted female with ADHD-PI, I do not do well in high-stress, fast-paced jobs. I do better with some structure, but not micromanagement. Like, once I know my job, I need my boss to let me do it. Check in and offer feedback periodically, be available for questions, but don't stand over my shoulder.
Unfortunately, I'm 47 and still haven't found the right career for me. Most job descriptions seem to include at least 1 of 3 requirements: 1) fast-paced, production-based work, 2) multitasking with a list of 15-20+ different duties, or 3) being a "people-person".
What do you do when you're not good at any of those things? I mean, I CAN can't work with people, but being required to be constantly "on" and friendly/cheerful all day burns me out quickly.
so true, people don't understand that NOT all adhders/neurodivergents are the same and many workplace are not designed for some of us.
Retrain as a teacher. You will be left alone to teach the class , but guided by the curriculum
You'd do it well. Good luck 🤞 with everything!!
Most peoples with ADHD like to be busy but not overwhelmed by job thay do. It is hard to find balance sometimes. Jobs that give some changes everyday work great for ADHD person not to be bored by the task thay do.
Entrepreneur here: Risky but failed and got up again several times. I don't understand how this channel isn't bigger. This is such a factor in today's world. Keep up the great work Dr. I'm definitely in a passion fueled lifestyle especially after the decade plus of being in the military. I needed something to give me that "feeling" of helping others but this time en-masse. Love what you do and I've taken some of the recommendations on the supplements and they have helped considerably.
Hi there, would you share what supplements, please😊? Thank you
@@desdemonaviola9821 Ashwaghanda, lions mane, rhodiola, and because I had my gallbladder removed, I also take Betaine HCL for absorption of red meats or protein in general.
I have ADHD and I am a software engineer and I love it, it fits wel for me. It has creativity, freedom, lots of thinking, unlimited learning as you can never know everything.
Eh?
I have been working as a paraeducator in an special Ed autistic class for the last 2 1/2 years and I love it. It’s very structured but also flexible, and high intensity depending on student behaviors and absences of staff/students. You really don’t know what’s gonna happen one minute to the next. Also, given the type of class it is, we change what we’re doing pretty much every 15-20 minutes so I’m not getting bored. We have art, music, pe, play with the kids inside and outside, and I have easy access to sensory objects, fidgets, and other tools my own neurodivergent brain needs.
PS I received my adhd diagnosis last week (at age 35) and I only realized I had it because I work in a neurodivergent classroom.
Ive started TA work (in an autism specialist school) and love it for those reasons. Only recently considered adhd and waiting for diagnosis, but collegues agree most staff are neurodiverse :3
Hi, I would love to know more about how you became a paraeducator? What was the journey, the requirements and the courses you took? I'm looking to switch careers cos the current one is definitely not ADHD friendly.
Carpentry counts as creative and hands on. And the physical demand helps alot with focus.
I was a carpenter for 30+ years.
Then I invented some stuff.
Would have been a great pilot, but the girlfriend ended it after 90% of the way through school/training.
@@michaelgarrow3239ended what?
I agree wholeheartedly with this video. I’ve been very successful as of the last 8 years and that is because I found the world of product management.
High intensity, lots of autonomy, get to hyper focus on the most important features … etc.
Also product managers are not project managers so we help define the vision, priorities, set up structure to execute but can move on to the next thing once things are in flight.
Perfect job for me!
Can you give me some examples of those companies etc I'm trying to.get outta building and maintenance
how did you got the job. do you have a degree?
Cool 🎉 what edication and area are you in
Doing sales and marketing/promotions for a small business (retailer) is practically all that I can do. Making advertisements, doing the website, floor sales, shipping products, answering inquiries; basically having 10,000 responsibilities and being able to see the results from my work.
Currently in a structured job...can honestly say it's been hell and helpful at the same time.
Person trainer. I stay absolutely focused on my client. I love it. BTook me six years to take the test and pass it.
The universe has a sense humor with me. I’m always rushing to work but I work in a time sensitive setting, airline industry. And my last name is a reference for time lol.
But my job is very much me following steps. I’ve been there for 18 years. It’s really helped me.
Haha say you have ADHD without saying it. I get your thought process linking because I'm exactly the same.😁
1 minute into the video and i'm already a subscriber. Usually the point goes right over my head, but this video explains everything so clearly.
Dentist, extremely detailed work allows me to lazer focus, alot like following a line on a mountain bike trail. I can also put my fingers in someone's mouth and just run my yapper. I focus and laugh all day long. Been doing it for 30 years and hope to go 50 to 60 yrs
Thanks for sharing! How did you know to choose dentistry?
Doesn't everyone want a passion filled job? 🤔 Also, I can be passionate for all of 5 minutes, then I get bored. I'm 55 and feel I'll never be really successful as I cannot commit to anything long enough to be really successful...🤷
I'm UX designer with dyslexia. I think is an excellent job for ADHD. Also, I fixing things and home renovations.
It's not just that ADHD goes well with a UX job; it's practically compulsory!
this is me. i don't have too much dyslexia, though it pops up here and there with longer number strings. UX is great but the management matters so much. and home reno is great if not under a deadline and pressure because then "anything but the task!" kicks in fiercely.
i accidently became a private investigator before i turned 21 and did it for 5 years.
It did have high intensity at moments and levels of anxiety that I could handle XD 8 years later, i find out i have adhd and understand it's what me stand out in the job.
I asked why my boss at the time was offering me to be an investigator when I was here to be the office manager and he said it's cuz i pay attention to details and list things down to check off (which was his recommendation lol)
in reality, i had too much to remember and to do in order and was handling it the best I could which landed me random job experience that went hand in hand with my adhd, before I even knew it
The number of times I forgot to send bills to clients or was unable to manage my workload when I was freelance led me to being burned out and bankrupted. Definitely take the time to evaluate strengths and weaknesses (with a professional if need be!) to know what skills you might lack or need support with.
I have been a speaker and trainer for the past 22 years and every time I work I feel happy and focused, of course i hate it when it comes to material preparation for students 😅
He just mentioned every kind of job.
I'm so glad that I found this video! I'm 53 years old and I'm now a freelance TH-cam video editor. So, I fall into the last two categories that you discuss. I took career tests years ago that told me that I tend to be more creative and independent but they told me that I should be in sales. I did like sales, but I didn't like all of the corporate BS that came along with it. It wasn't until recently that I bet on myself and became my own boss!
It's been really hard lately. I'm very unhappy with my job.
I feel you. I didn't have any idea that all the issues in my job were because of adhd. Now it's too late and I don't know what to do.
I rarely comment to critique someone's video, but I think it is really important to point out, so that people aren't mislead to make a mistake, that there are a lot more important factors when picking a job. For instance, there is a huge difference between someone who has ADHD and has high levels of anxiety and those who don't. Recommending jobs based on ADHD is not necessarily wise. Using the Big Five personality model is a much effective gauge.
Being a teacher can definitely be a high intensity job but also highly structured. The bell rings and you have to be there!
I tried lots of things that just don’t work I’d rather be a voice actor who freelances and has all the control over when, where and how I work
I have been a genealogist for 60 years, as a hobby, and it fits my ADHD world. My job when working was a quality assurance manager. Both these endeavors involve details, and I enjoy dealing with details.
"...because for some reason my adhd brain"
is not exactly what a viewer is looking for as a explanation or reason why a job type might be a a fit for them.
Also you should clarify that all people with adhd are not *physically* hyperactive - it sometimes is that their minds that are hyperactive & they don't exhibit outwardly noticeable signs of adhd. Obviously those differences would change how one chooses a job type.
In addition, special interests can change or fade to almost no interest in said subject unless - its one that has stayed consistent for most of your life...as well as after doing a job when it turns out the administration of daily duties of the job itself prove to conflict with your personal ethics & tolerance of (for lack of a better word) "b.s."
My adhd fixated on the fact that there was a typo in “strengths”
Really where? Can you time stamp it? I will need to bring it to my editors attention.
@@doctorlegrand 3:22
On that note, I see videos like yours and I’m amazed by how you put it all together. Someone like me has great ideas, but I struggle with the idea of putting a proper video or website together. But I think that’s where delegating to people like editors probably helps out. In the future, could you think about teaching us how/who to hire to set up a website or film a video. Ideas are not the issue but rather execution for people like me.
Nohting wrnog wiht teh speilling of streghnts.
Unfortunately, due to my inattentive ADHD, I left school with almost no qualifications and, despite taking many online courses, I've never managed to make a success of myself. How do I find the ideal job at 51 and working on minimal wage. I tried being my own boss and just couldn't do the business side and make it work.
Thank you for sharing this. Easy to understand compared to the maze of information out there.
How did you get through medschool with ADHD? I'm struggling
I'm doing it now,always hard to sit myself and learn information
@@lofinickfacts r u guys taking medication ?
I also have difficulty. I passed a very competitive exam to enter the med school but now its not working so well for me
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share a testimony, that I just finished medschool and I some how finished as the best graduating student in my class. It felt like a miracle. But it was reassurance that ADHD is not an indication of lack of intelligence. 🫶🏾🙏🏾 What helped THE MOST was having a study partner. I was terrible when I was alone. (ADHD Body-doubling hack)
@lofinickfacts I only took medication when I had exams. Because it's expensive. Otherwise I would have taken it more often to help cope with the pressure
I hate micromanaging because my dad was always on my case and I’m sure it has to do something to why I hated working in such settings, I became a billing and coding agent and emt.
ADHD people tend to be a leader and also be able to run a team. They are good in visionary for the business But if comes to the very details oriented stuffs need those good in details type of people.
50+% of entrepreneur has ADHD. They are good of thinking new ideas, thinking of outside of the box and moving the business forward versus staying in a stick rut. Logical thinking way.
This is my husband!!!!!!😂
Many of the entrepreneurs who have ADHD are not great CEOs because they can move impulsively.
@@Heyu7her3 Part of true. He is a good CEO and a bad CEO both way. He has a successful business for almost 30 years. He has too many ideas and never end. Those ideas are part of the key about his successful in business. He always has big pictures in his head but needs someone to workout details. The point is if he has good people to work out what he wants. His communication skills makes many misunderstandings. His expectations always big but always disappointed results because of without well organization plan for people. Too many mistakes came out these years and he paid out no matter money loss or time loss. May be this is the kind of impulsiveness.
Sped this up to x2. Why do I understand better when I speed it up 😭I must say I am more creative than academically gifted. However, I love structure which goes against what I wanted to accomplish originally, which was a musician. I want to delve into salary-based + commission jobs with a chance for growth. So office-based but working with Artists touring. A mixture and combination of both! Bit of action but also that much needed four walls for my overstimulated brain!
Distructed about your background. So cool, the arrangement and the lights. Kewl!
I can't imagine adhd outside of construction. I excelled in construction everything else i tried i quit or got sacked. Most jobs require sitting. Sitting is intolerable.
Most jobs are strict with punctuality. Construction pays by the square mtr come and go when please . I normally only work 6 hrs a day just flat out with no breaks and piss of at like 3 to go do life.
I can bounce between, framing , shuttering, trim carpentry, drywall, tiling, and groundworks to keep things interesting. After 20 years im top 10% at all those trades.
ADHD here. I don’t want any of these jobs. I just want to be an artist but unfortunately Don’t have the money to be a full time artist. so retail it is.
I wanna do stand up comedy combined with my singing abilities 😊 I talk and I like it and I am funny cause I have a sense of humour 😂😂😂😂
Great video thanks. Are you saying H.D.? You speak your words fast so I wasn’t sure. Thanks again!
I work in tech, which is also a great option for folks with ADHD
Why do you think so? I'm debating to go into the field.
@@bgcm1995 more opportunities to learn new things
Immediate feedback in most cases
Arena for creativity
Money $$$
IT and tech stuff sometimes. for tech support and IT each day is not the same. you never know what issues people will come in with, every call could be just about anything. this worked well for me untill getting really micromanaging type bosses that collapsed my and my depts' morale with it.
I have to disagree with the law enforcement option for ADDers. Recalling order of events and what was said as exactly as you can recall it for report writing is a very big deterrent.
I'm 54 and I have so often been in the position where I could do my boss's job but can't seem to do my own. I tried to go up a grade 5 times and failed at interview stage every time. Really trying to accept things now. People won't see me as a ca dilate for progressionvat my age.
Gracias doc!
Math computation
Computer laptop without mouse
Time pressure
Constant yelling shouting from my boss and toxic co workers, toxic people makes my impulsive worst
I am a Software Engineer & DevOps. Cannot recommend, its the best and worst Job in waves of 4-6 weeks for me. Even after 3 years i haven’t cracked the code for a constant normal day. In my current job i can schedule my day on my own, in a more strict environment i would been kicked out for sure 😢
Can relate to all of this
For me, I get to be my own boss with structure and passion. I bake( passion +structure) in my own coffee shop
Hi :) thank you for this useful video. I have 2 questions: when appliyng for à job, Should we mention having adhd as an advantage on our resume( leader, creative, enterprerer ,etc )? My second question: would you please send a link to an article about adhd entrepreneurs?
I have adhd I did very well in the fast food field
My biggest Problem is to Stick With one thing
I do art but unfortunately can’t just do it.
Auditing can be tough.
Tech jobs and therapist, should be top on this list.
Nope....most IT jobs are desk jobs and those are routine, boring and too structured...F that!
I want to quit residency and I have ADHD, can I get some personal consultation/advice?
I am a doctor too. Not get into residency yet, working my way to get there so can you explain a little bit which speciality should a adhders should choose as a career in medicine thanx in advance
And also why its so difficult for you
Isn't stimulants working for you
What about the Army ? I really want to join it in my country and i've always been passionate about it. Would it be good as a person with adhd ?
Yes I mentioned briefly in the video that military can also be a good option.
I'm in the air force, 1.5 years in a boring desk job and I'm doing alright in it. Good enough to get enough work done to clock out when I'm allowed to leave. The army will be faster paced so I would recommend that for you. Don't count out the air force as you get treated better and get better bases.
Well, the national guard is dope compared to active duty (my opinion). I would say yes it is worth it, as it will give you all the benefits I'm sure you're already aware of. The main concern for you would be getting through boot camp and then through your training immediately after. Boot camp will be challenging for you, as it will be harder to focus on what the drill sgts are yelling at you to do. For me, I somehow had hyperfocus and ended up being so anxious I was hyperfocused through most of boot camp. Anyways, you may not be the same. Don't let BMT scare you. I don't know if they will allow meds, but if not, go some time before you ship out to practice functioning without them. Once you graduate, you go immediately into your training for your job, this will be easier as you're closer to being a normal human again. That will take some stress off and you can be less hyperfocused because of anxiety. The guard I think is a good gig for people with ADHD, just have to get past BMT and your training. also, I don't know what country you're in but I'm from the USA and my BMT was only 9 weeks. A lot shorter. Just keep that in mind. Also, my main issues I've had with my ADHD and the military has been nobody understanding or willing to accommodate me (this isn't anything new, but it's more extreme in the military), also lots and lots of anxiety (the military will 100% make your anxiety worse), having very little free time to unwind (us ADHD need more than others). The accomodations never came, so I had to get used to being on time with zero exceptions (I've gotten in trouble multiple times). The anxiety was the worst part me, anxious about being late, anxious about not being able to sleep and therefore can't focus the next day, anxious I do every little thing my leader asks me to do, etc. I think the anxiety will be the worst part for you, but who knows. But to be honest, a lot of issues come with me being active duty, since you're going guard, you wont be in the military mix enough to experience all the issues I've faced. My overall advice would be, get through boot camp? How? Listen very carefully to what the drill sgts say, do some sort of meditating to help ground you so you hear every detail, make friends with your flight so you can ask others for help and clarification on things, eat high protein as much as possible, take your meds if possible, and don't be a standout person while in BMT. Do the bare minimum, don't make a name for yourself, it will be less stress on you, nothing will positively affect you outside of training if you're an extra good boy in BMT.
I was in the Army as a medic (active duty). It was highly intense and structured. I loved it. I hated the Army though. Lots of hurry up and wait, if I had a different job like supply or admin, I think I’d hate it. On the civilian side, fast paced medicine is my thing now
Interesting.. 😊
What about Correctional Officers?
What about a dentist
That’s some bullshit.. I’ve been a plumber for 20+ years and guess what, yes I have ADHD
Being a plumber is a low-skill job compared to the other jobs that he mentioned. It doesn't take a genius to be a plumber. I have ADHD and dyslexia and I'm a computer programmer. I also have a master's degree in computer science. I think the reason why I excel at it it's because I have a passion for it and I love it.
I've been into computers since I was 9 years old. So that gave me a head start.
@@Crown42 lol.. maybe where you come from, things are done half way.. you come to a first world country and work on plumbing you need a certificate, where im from it would take you at least 5 years to conclude your course..from all the construction trades Plumbing will be by far the highest paying of the trades, followed by electricians..
Btw i doubt you can diy your plumbing system at your own house. Good luck with that.
@@blutongue1 haha bro I'm American I live in the South. Secondly, I was saying that being a skilled trade worker compared to let's say engineering is not on the same level. Yes, I understand that it does take skill to do trades work but it's nowhere near skills as what I do in IT.
The vast majority of blue-collar workers are either from a small town or have criminal records. Lol
Also, you are wrong I used to work in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing when I was younger. I just did it because some guy offered free training and job placement so I said why the hell not...
@@tekno7020 I wasn't trying to be an ass but the guy is bragging about being a plumber as if it takes a lot of education. The TH-camr has a Ph.D. that takes years of dedication and hard work.
I have a masters in computer science and it was not easy at all... But that's why I did it so I can reap the rewards.
@@Crown42your insult is so irritating
Being a plumber is a high wage in demand skill
it's not the post office
Unfortunately I have dyslexia and dyscalculia as well so loads of these things are just out the window anyway
Don't give up my Lex buddy. I'm dyslexic, have ADHD and I'm a computer programmer. Also, I have a master's degree in computer science
I just put in extra hours and made sacrifices.
@@Crown42 how did you manage to memorize the basics to understand coding? i have adhd and its hard for me to grasp the fundamentals, and i get frustrated easily, even with tutorials. do you have advice?
@@mirmir0003, hello,
When it comes to programming languages you have to learn them in a compounding way.
For example, the first programming language that I learned was Python which I don't recommend learning first for beginners. I studied Python in segments daily with multiple breaks in between so I can make sure that I retain the information.
The key to learning programming or any other difficult task is to practice the basics and learn in segments.
Here's how I did it, I studies the basics of computers first because you have to master that lesson first. Secondly, I would study programming basics and terminology so I would catch on to lessons faster.
Also,I think you have the same problem I had when I started programming and that is not studying and learning the basics first.
Before you go and try to code go and learn the basics and please study in portions. Do not just hop into it. When studying take breaks and rest.
When I decided to go back to school for computer science I was working construction full time and was tired from working all day long but I still managed to find a way to study and learn.
The thing to remember is don't give up and study little by little. You are not supposed to learn this in weeks, don't listen to people when they say that they did.
I'm hoping that you get better at this but remember to study little by little and keep pushing.
Best regards,
What about if I want to be a pilot with ADHD? 😂
Me toooo
@@MrEpsilonZero
Flying made me totally focused while being in control.
Best therapy for me.
No focus = short flight :)
Nah don't become an artist unless you really don't want to do anything else.
I can tell he has ADHD because he speaks certain words so quickly because his brains already on the next word.
Lvn here
Funeral director cremation service helping families creative making up body and independent
Do you lnow what is the best job dont go xd 😂 im sorry to say but its the best
Somebody show me a doctor who has adhd.. this guy doesnt know abt adhd itseemscoz adhd peple cant focus on studies
I was talking to a medical doctor with ADHD the other day. I also know numerous ADHDers with PhDs in fields other than medicine (psychology, behavioural science, etc.). If you find a subject that interests you enough, you will probably find that you can focus on it just fine.
@@princessstomper8068 really? I haven't seen anybody who has adhd studied medicine or para medical courses
@@akshaya179 A large percentage of people in UX and market research have ADHD, and the leaders of those teams often have PhDs (usually, psychology). Dr Nick Fine, for example, talks openly about life with ADHD. The general (medical) practitioner I spoke to recently was probably unusual in being a regular medical doctor with ADHD (we were talking about ADHD and she said, yeah, I have it too), but she's proof they exist at all.
@princessstomper8068 k thanks for the information . My 11 year old girl has adhd ND she can't focus nd she s average in academics.
@@akshaya179 Well, ADHD presents at all levels of the bell curve - some have learning difficulties, some are highly intelligent, but ADHD itself doesn't make learning more difficult, only how it's packaged might. With a diagnosis, you might get extra exam time, for example.
garbage
You just have to admit that capitalism doesn't go hand in hand with adhd. All those job's you've named good luck paying bills with those
Sir why u dnt reply to my email
Just responded to your email sorry been backed up for the past few days and was out of town.
Hey everyone ! Fellow ADHDs I am a huge advocate for medication ! It transformed my life . Please if you’re not on medication , try and get it !