ADD/ADHD Patients Need Carers Like You

By Rene A Lacape

There are actually jobs and careers that cater to our ADHD needs. These are jobs that offer stimulation, a wide variety of tasks, and the ability to work independently. Obviously, not all jobs are going to provide all three of these, but the ones I talk about hit the mark more often than other job areas. Decide for yourself which of these traits are the most important to you, and whether you can live without one of them. This will help you prioritize as you read about the different jobs and careers.

Technical - You can choose a career in technical field as telephone engineer or electronics mechanic. These jobs require you to socialize yourself with the masses as and when you are told for repairing works or installation of equipments. This career develops sense of discipline in you in which you get opportunity to work independently.

Technological - You're probably thinking this is the same as the Technical area. What makes these jobs similar to technical ones is that they also let you be autonomous and there is variety. The big difference lies in this area's need for its employees to be knowledgeable in the most current, state- of-the-art technologies. This can include computer technicians, computer builders, or an electronics expert.

Maintenance - Working in maintenance field has good job opportunities unlike false presumptions that it is 'like a maintenance boy keeping offices maintained.' Choose a job of carpentering, car mechanics or electrician assignments independently. You need to maintain products to make them durable for the consumers for longer use.

Science - Most ADDers avoid research assignments. But still they can choose alternative job options in it like the specific categories of jobs including assisting the research oriented teams. Choosing medical field and working with the medical equipments too is a good idea. You can work in a company which specializes in keeping the EEG/MRI or ultrasound machines up-to-date.

Military - At first glance, you may be thinking that I'm crazy to include the Military as a field we ADDers could excel in, particularly when you consider how rigid and structured it is. But that is what makes it so beneficial. The military offers structure so that you aren't necessarily "bouncing" around, and forces you to learn organizational skills. Once you make it through basic training, there are many jobs and careers in the military that you might enjoy: Paratrooper, Helicopter Pilot, Aircraft Technician, and more.

Aviation - Pilot, air traffic controller or aviation engineering are main job options in aviation. If you don't go for military, choose aviation as a career. This profession has lots of opportunities for stimulation and individual attempts. Job categories depend upon your choice.

Aviation - If you don't join the military, you can still have a career as a pilot, air traffic controller, or aviation engineering. This area gives you autonomy and stimulation. Depending on what job you choose, you may also get variety.

Transportation - Choosing transportation as career is peculiar experience in which you don't face much stimulation. This profession offers freedom of work, and you can be asked to deliver products on different locations which bring lots of enjoyment for you. If you are offered a job of an ambulance driver your feel much stimulated though due to complications.

Engineer - Think here about the guy (or gal!) who operates heavy equipment or is a professional engineer (chemical, nuclear, electronics). These jobs offer stimulation and variety while letting you be independent. Even though many of the tasks here require attention to detail, the work of detail is embedded in the task - in other words, it's not a side issue such as what an entrepreneur would face. For the entrepreneur, it would be a hassle. For the engineer, it's part and parcel of the job itself.

Hopefully, you are seeing how you might fit into one of these areas. - 29881

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