Finding the Perfect ADHD Career - CareerEnlightenment.com

Challenging: I was a resident director for a number of years, but needed a new challenge. A friend said that his company needed a trainer to work with soldiers, training them in radiation safety. He also dropped a bombshell and said the training would happen in Afghanistan. So as any ADHDer would, I said, “Yes.” I barely even thought about it. It was challenging, very challenging. I learned a lot and had a stretching experience. I don’t recommend heading to war when it comes to finding a career, but you want one that puts you out of your comfort zone once in awhile.Evolving: I have my perfect career now. It is not only chaotic, developmental and challenging, but nearly every week my career changes. I work in technological sales and my company changes about every six months. I have to learn something new and adapt to a new environment. I know that the second I’m bored with my job, something is going to radically change and it will be as thrilling as day one.When you are lookin g for a career and you want something that appeals to your ADHD, you will need to make sure it’s going to go through this little list to make sure it’s a good match. There is nothing worse than looking around on your first day and say, “This is it?”And there is nothing more rewarding than looking around on your first day and shouting, “This is it!”