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14 Career Options For People With ADHD

Professionals with ADHD excel, breaking stereotypes. A forum user in final year of film study, enjoyed creative aspects but felt deflated by technical aspects, asked about suitable careers for ADHD. Here are top responses.

CARPENTER

Carpentry offers diverse tasks to combat boredom and align with individual interests. A user suggests it as it allows creativity, perfectionism, and good income. The user also mentions that running the business solo, like therapy, brings satisfaction. [source link]

EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION CENTER

Working in a 9-1-1 emergency communication center offers a successful career through the ability to function in chaotic situations with ever-changing priorities.

PROFESSOR

People with ADHD often experience hyperfocus, useful for professors needing to focus on work. "I get to do what I hyper-focus on, it’s a good fit." one said.

NURSE

Hospitals provide constant stimulation ideal for individuals with ADHD. "ADHD can thrive in ICU or emergency jobs due to adrenaline. It's hard but becomes like autopilot over time," said a NICU nurse.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

"IT professionals tackle tasks like coding, administration, and support, offering variety and creativity. A Systems Administrator stated, “Working on new tech and solving critical problems keeps me calm."

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

Developers handle complex problems, a rewarding process for ADHD individuals who enjoy analytical thinking. A user mentioned, "As a software developer with ADHD, I thrive when refining old code."

HOME INSPECTOR

“Home Inspector. You’d be amazed how much the pattern recognition and problem-solving skills provided by ADHD help.”said one.

EPIDEMIOLOGISTS

Epidemiology engages ADHD individuals with stimulating tasks. Being an Epidemiologist is captivating but can be challenging with project delays due to perfectionism. Enjoy the comfort of working from home four days a week, using noise-canceling headphones to focus.

VIDEO GAME PRODUCER

Game development engages diverse skills, suited for ADHD individuals due to the variety. “Always busy, stimulating job,” said a video game producer.

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

"The finance industry's fast pace can engage those with ADHD. "As a financial advisor, I solve people's problems which interests me. It's easy to procrastinate though," one admitted."

SYNTHETIC CHEMIST

A user shared, “As a synthetic chemist in pharmaceutical process development, I'm engrossed in problem-solving and daily variety.”

JEWELER

Jewelry-making provides an outlet for creativity, especially for those with ADHD who prefer hands-on tasks. One jeweler shared, “...I get to play with fire and diamonds. Also, I don’t have to talk to customers often.”

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Variety stimulates those with ADHD. A psychotherapist said, "Each client is unique, which keeps the job interesting. While admin tasks can be challenging, I'm excited to work from home!"

INTERIOR DESIGNER

Interior design needs creativity for space limitations, budget constraints, or client preference. One designer said, “I love drawing and presenting interior designs, like 3D and construction docs."

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