The 5 Best Jobs for People With ADD and ADHD #adhd

Some jobs attract more ADHD employees than others. Symptoms such as hyperfocus and impulsivity could give entrepreneurs with ADHD an edge. To seek novelty people with ADHD needs to act, not think or wait. For some, sales positions have been a successful career path. Adults with ADD/ADHD do good in the field but they may need help back at the office with reports and paperwork.

Research suggests that people with ADHD are often underutilized, underemployed, and in jobs that are below their actual capabilities. Often, how they’re functioning may not reflect how smart and capable they actually are.
~ David Ballard, Ph.D.

Adults with ADHD succeed as employees with special skills.

In the ADHD-culinary arts world, there are some success stories. Hospital escorts, X-ray technicians, and therapy assistants made the list for people with ADHD. Teaching is a good fit for some because no two days are the same. ADHD and ADD is a serious neurological condition for about 4% of adults. A lot of people with ADHD are underemployed, and in jobs that don’t let them really show what they are capable of.

Key Takeaways:

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Sometimes how people with ADHD are functioning may not give consideration to how smart and capable they really are.
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People with ADHD are in a diverse group. Everyone’s jobs or tasks are different.
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Symptoms like hyperfocus and impulsivity could give entrepreneurs with ADHD an edge