I just started a regimen of Adderall after an entire life of knowing I had ADHD. And two days later, I was dismissed from my job.

I had the native intellect to get through school with it, but as an adult it’s different at a job. I have the attention span of….oh, wait, there’s a blue Honda driving by, I like that blue. Seriously, though, focus, follow-up, prioritizing and multi-tasking are exceptionally hard for me.

I know my field of work (law), I’m an excellent writer, great communicator with everyone from judges to janitors, well-liked and no drama.

If I had a job where I did one thing repetitively while listening to my iPod, I’d be OK with it. I really would. But nobody is going to read my resume and put me in a job like that.

So, my friends, what can I do to find a job that’s going to work for me? Should I mention this to a potential employer? Should I just walk in after I get the job and say “Well, now that I’m here, about an ADD accommodation?” Should I never mention it?

Thoughts? Thank you very much.

Topics: work, advice, adhd, accomodations, job hunting