Re: How to Work with a Boss who is ADHD

[Anonymous]

Thanks guys! I really appreciate your advice. It really has me thinking – I realize I’m the one who will have to adapt to this situation. I’m certainly far from perfect, I’ve got loads of my own flaws that probably drive my boss nuts. I’m a perfectionist, my attention to detail often causes me to get caught up in the small stuff and I’m no saint – lack of patience is one of my biggest weaknesses.

I’m not comfortable bringing up the topic of ADHD with my boss because I have a feeling she won’t even remember that she’s the one who mentioned it to me. She would think I’m accusing her and be highly offended. (She’s already accused me of being critical – I methodically outlined some upgrades via email that she requested, but her perception was that I was “telling her what to do”. Farbeit from me to tell my boss what/how to do anything. I’ve been second guessing myself at every move lately, which is extremely stressful. I find by the end of the day, I’m ready to snap…which really doesn’t bode well for my homelife.

I’m just going to ride it out, take your advice (and that of anyone else who’d like to share!!!! HINT, HINT!) and see how things go.

Again, thank you! And feel free to give me a sermon! My daughter was diagnosed with NLD (Nonverbal Learning Disorder) about a year ago, so I know what it is to be dealing with an imbalance that has a huge social impact. I’ve spent hundreds of hours researching NLD so I could be the parent my daughter needs. I talk to anyone who will listen, because I want to make her life easier by taking the mystery out of the disorder. So I’m anxious to learn all I can about working for/with someone who has ADHD (inattentive AND hyperactive)

Looking forward to learning more.

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