Anyone at MBB here and a high performer?
Is it an uphill battle with ADHD?

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Average performer and diagnosed after 1y+ as C, medication helped but it takes time to fully adapt to it and its side effects. Its definitely a battle

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Depends on the project and stream. Some cases were so boring (to me) I had to record every meeting because my mind escaped the room and other were so great I was hyperfocused

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Quick response: High performer, here. I’m burnt out, overcompensate with working hard, and put too much emphasis on achievement. I care too much about work and want to resolve all issues macro and micro. I am also gifted at strategy. Still, I am trying to create better boundaries and have better WLB. Sometimes, it feels so good to go into deep work. You just have to know your brain, how you work, and create systems that work for you. Much of what we do is project based, so that allows for novelty and excitement. If you find an area you love- specialize in it and enjoy the dopamine. Take advantage of the learning opportunities to keep yourself excited and engaged during slower times.

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In the same boat. I am constantly working late and hyper focus on stuff and lose track of time. I am not good at setting boundaries, too afraid to say no, I take on too many things and cannot deliver on what I promised because I have too much on my plate. WLB is non existent. Burnt out is real. Looking for suggestions to make this better or potential exit opps that work for our brain

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Not exactly MBB, I work at S&. I haven’t found it to be an issue other than an endurance thing. So I just get smart with how I use my time so I don’t face a day that requires a ton of endurance.

What about attention to detail when you don’t understand the project context? Do you ever find yourself in that situation?

Hmm I used to be. Then ptsd made my adhd worse..:

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