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HEY, THE BISHOP72!
My first job was a demonstrator at the Ontario Science Centre. I ran everything from the Giant Laser that burned through bricks to the 18th century, hand-cranked printing press. It was great. In between I roamed the hallways interacting with visitors at the exhibits and gadgets that were everywhere, “Try pushing the blue and red buttons at the same time and watch what happens.”
Another great job for people who love to talk–auctioneer! (I was told this by an Auctioneer who has ADHD.) He actually went and took some courses to learn to be an auctioneer.
And when we have been doing publicity for our upcoming workshops pretty much every radio announcer or disc jockey has admitted, on the air or after the interview, that they have ADHD.
And while you’re waiting for a paid gig, consider reading to people in hospitals, senior citizen homes, and so on.
I’m also wondering if learning sign language and becoming a ‘simultaneous translator’ would be a good career for someone with ADHD. It’s high stimulation, you’re using your hands, and you’re making a difference for people with a challenge. Last year I did a talk for the Canadian actors union and they had a woman translating everything I said into sign language. It was amazing.
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