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Post by Same on Mar 27, 2018 21:31:43 GMT
I recently started a new job but I have sort of walked out after two weeks because I have been dealing with untreated ADHD for so long that it's sort of coming to a close.
timing is great
I have an ADHD reassessment in two weeks but itl likely to take months before it's making headway
Have I made a rash decision.
I don't know how to explain I'm leaving to my employer.
I'm at a point where unless treatment is beneficial im giving up.
If treatment helps I will try and find work elsewhere , if it doesn't well I'll cross that bridge when I get there
at 18 the services became inaccessible and I had to wait 4 years to go through the NHS . I am going privately now for a consultation
Honestly would appreciate your opinions or similar experiences
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Post by easilydistracted on Mar 27, 2018 22:20:51 GMT
Hi
You are almost always better off being in a job than without one - life tends to fall apart less quickly when the bills are being paid!
There's also the routines, the disciplines, the social contact ( surprising how important that is ) that go with having a job.
You'll know yourself that treatment's not a "take this pill and you are cured" process, it takes time and it takes effort.
You may have some employment protection while you are going through diagnoses/treatment, that may not be the case if you stop treatment. ( it could that your employment may fall outside this protection anyway ( due to occupation / length of service etc )
It could be that reasonable adjustments could be made in your workplace to make it easier for you to be more productive at work ( again here, there is no one size fits all answer )
Of course, it could be that the job is simply the wrong job for you and it's exposing that which was previously hidden. You know you, you know your work and your boss, only you can decide on that, but that's a decision best made in daylight.
My job changed slowly, I couldn't adapt to the changes, slowly stripping away my mask until I was left naked for all to see. I've had my dx, it's now managed, a slight change of role and I'm still with the same company, I'm more productive and happier ( I hope they are too )
Not many answers sorry, hopefully a few useful questions for you though.
good luck
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2018 0:40:14 GMT
I know the feeling of wanting to walk out of a job all too well. Also starting to become acquainted with the idea that maybe 'having a job' is not for me. Job interviews are so contrived. People are so lacklustre and/or insecure. One man band everywhere I go. Exhausting. You may have even made the right decision but there's always a cost
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Post by roland on Mar 28, 2018 10:48:17 GMT
I've walked away from every job I've ever had (and that's a fair few) because I felt as if I would explode if I didn't. All the jobs were different from each other so I had different combinations and priority of reasons each time but they mainly boiled down to frustration, boredom & unsuitable working conditions.
Looking back over my history some of it was my fault. I was too proud to ask for accommodations (still am to be honest) and I panicked when out of work and didn't take the time to see if potential jobs were suitable although regarding the latter I didn't always realise the job was unsuitable until I was in it.
I have to admit though that it felt like yet another failure every time I walked away. Problem is as the number of my walkouts mounted, it became harder to find a job that not only paid a decent wage but would also hold my interest long enough.
The real problem is that we don't get proper help with understanding our skills and strengths nor with learning how to cope with our limits, and judging from my own experiences, career services (where they exist) and job centres are not fit for purpose.
Sorry don't mean to go on my own rant as it's not helpful.
Are you able to tell us specifically what it was about the job that made you feel like walking out? I'm asking because if we have a few more details it will help us to understand your situation better.
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Post by vagueandrandom on Mar 29, 2018 8:48:16 GMT
If you were diagnosed as a child, you can tell your employer about your ADHD
and ask for reasonable adjustments. You don't suddenly 'recover' if you're
discharged from CAMHS and not transitioned to adult services.
You still have ADHD whether or not you're receiving treatment.
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