After 12 rounds of me vs my adhd - its still a LOVE/HATE relationship. I conclude I’m in the wrong career as a result. I love being smart, excelling, having random super human skills. But my career/stalemate with my own mind makes me feel like I am the biggest loser fuck up ever. All the time. I 1000% understand why work isn’t working out. I empathize for all involved > they probs deserve. Thrilled to figure this out but OH F$CK this is gonna get BAD bad before it gets fixed. Commiserate?

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I’ve always felt like a square peg in a round hole. I finally switch careers after 15 years and I’ve been happier, more appreciated, and seeing better raises. It’s never too late to make a change.

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Square peg in a round hole is soo relatable! I’m glad you found a good fit :))

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I couldn't relate to something more. I hate loving something that I got so much higher education for and am good at (at least, haven't received poor feedback yet, but it's coming, my brain just knows it!) BUT drains me daily and makes me not want to pick it back up the next day. Sigh. Hard to know when it is the culture or it is me. Or, when, even if you're good at something, you shouldn't do it, because it costs you so much.

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