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I am a new member from Western NY who has ADHD combined type, was diagnosed in 2005. I am also a social worker who is interested in writing a self-help book (NOT a research study) for ADHD adults…Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Reg Mudrock Jul 24, 2010.
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Holly replied to DressyFemme's discussion ADHD and Unemployment Survival"That's a great book idea. I hope you don't fall into ADD - you better finish that book!
My dad has been unemployed for two years in September. I am pretty sure he has ADD, but I'm not sure I'd ever talk to him about it because…"
Sarah Christine Gogstetter replied to DressyFemme's discussion ADHD and Unemployment Survival"I have physical challenges as well as mental challenges, some of the same principles can apply to both cases. It might take a little extrapolation to make it work. I do realize they have their principles, but I think we can learn principles of…"
Sarah Christine Gogstetter replied to DressyFemme's discussion ADHD and Unemployment Survival"some tricks when you don't have a job is to explore the option of prescription assistance programs that enable you to get your meds even when you don't have insurance or money. Novartis and Shire, are to pharmacuetical companies that make…"
Rosemary Creeden replied to DressyFemme's discussion ADHD and Unemployment Survival"Dear Dressy,
I am writing again to provide you and all of the others encouragement. I had a few ideas about possible positions that might be a fit for you. Crisis work is excellent for people with ADD. The relationship is short, it provides our…"
tere replied to DressyFemme's discussion Hi from a newbie to the group! in the group You and Your Job"Larry, I know exactly what you mean. I will be chugging along at work thinking I am doing fine when I suddenly realize with horror that I am missing something everyone else is getting and I am just totally dropping the ball. Office protocol is…"
Meredith replied to DressyFemme's discussion ADHD and Unemployment Survival"I have been unemployed for almost a year. I can only focus on school right now, I will be graduating in August with a bachelor's degree. I live in an abusive house and my family doesn't want to deal with my ADHD. The verbal and emotional…"
Brian replied to DressyFemme's discussion ADHD and Unemployment Survival"It is a challenge everyday but you have to keep the faith"
Ashley Carey replied to DressyFemme's discussion ADHD and Unemployment Survival"I havent been working a steady job for a while, but I just insisted my way into a marketing internship I managed to turn into a paid job, and with the help of my Adderall XR, I am able to be a lot more pushy and insistent than usual and do…"
Brian replied to DressyFemme's discussion ADHD and Unemployment Survival"I have not been working now since last September it's very frustrating sometimes you just want to give up to be honest."
Rosemary Creeden replied to DressyFemme's discussion ADHD and Unemployment Survival"Dear Dressy,
I am sorry to hear about your job status. I know it is difficult to find work in our profession right now. I too am a social worker and have a dear friend, social worker both of us have ADD. Mine manifests itself in short term memory…"
Belle replied to DressyFemme's discussion Hi from a newbie to the group! in the group You and Your Job"where can I get this book? I am considering going on disability due to my adhd. I don't seem to be listening when employers are talking to me and yet those who know me know that I am! I am trained in preschool teaching but got bored in that!…"
Hi from a newbie to the group!
Just wanted to say hi to everyone in the group and to introduce myself. I am Dressy (online name) and was diagnosed combined type ADD in 2005. After 2 years of h*ll at a job (admin assistant) I had otherwise excelled at for 7 years (and a lot of office politics), I was let go in 2007 due to performance and attendance issues.... of course, related to you-know-what. It took a lot of work to get past that nightmare.... but I have since found a job I love (social worker, which is what I went to…See More
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ADHD and Unemployment Survival
I am a new member from Western NY who has ADHD combined type, was diagnosed in 2005. I am also a social worker who is interested in writing a self-help book (NOT a research study) for ADHD adults who are unemployed/looking for work. So I am searching for input on different aspects of the ADHD unemployment & job search experience. A lot of the ADHD books out there address ADHD issues *on* the job, but not off – and the books I have seen on “finding a job with a disability” focus on…See More
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