Re: just lost my job

[Anonymous]

The bottom-line is that employers are missing out on many good, loyal employees by not educating themselves

on ADHD, stress, depression issues that impact employees. Government has no clue how to solve it because all they

can do is pass legislation that is not well thought out and makes it more difficult for people who want to find jobs

I was diagnosed in the early 90’s with depression and was told I was not meant to work in the everyday work world.

‘You are just not geared for the professional job you are in’

Needless to say I persevered and continued to face setbacks and yes job loss. What would have made life easier is if I had

some help doing some of the expense reporting, etc. I had no problem with the complex tasks (interesting stuff). The administrative stuff was my downfall.

Now 20 years later in Nov ’11 I was diagnosed with ADD and the foggy brain, racing thoughts, concentration are being managed

by stimulants. I still have much to learn and many behaviors to change. I have a better chance at succeeding

I am starting a new job tomorrow. Part of me is very excited. I am very worried going in to a new job that I am going to be

to do what I need to do . I would love to be able to tell my employer that if I had some limited admin support I would be

even more productive. If I told them i had ADD and asked for support….well I think I would have some BIG problems

Solutions take time and it is a major battle combating the ignorance of the public, government and private sector.

Yes i can laugh at the occasional ADD joke …. but guess what it is no longer funny when it is used against people.

The short term solution for me is to work with my doctor, work with an ADD coach to help me make the changes I need.

I want to have a balanced life as well. I don’t want to work 80 hours a week and pay for it in terms of my health and my sanity

All of us want to work, we want to be productive. and yes be happy.

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