How to keep up with colleagues that work so many hours? Hyperfocus lets me get a lot done in a short time, but it usually ends like the story of the turtle beating the hare.

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In my experience, hours worked for other people doesn’t always equate to how much they get done. As a consultant with ADHD, I tend to focus on completed tasks (slides, models finished) versus worrying about how many hours we work.

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You’re not in competition with them in the short term, and in the long term they will burn out

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Don’t bother, let them burn the candle at both ends and suffer for it long term

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Desperately want to pull the trigger on another watch but not sure if this is the right time to buy given the economy. Any thoughts or insights on if the luxury watch market may dip this year?

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So, my fellow ‘black don’t crack’ brethren. How do you deal with ageist comments in the workplace? Do you experience this often? I’m in my mid thirties but could easily pass for a 25 year old. And just got a dose of ageism on a team call today.

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Got my first acceptance and feel so relieved! GL to everyone that applied R1

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How much does YOE matter? 3 YOE out of undergrad and I just got the manager promotion at a B4 consulting shop (FB hasn’t updated companies but I used to be at D 😅)

Will my lack of experience hurt me when I’m looking for exit ops (ideally to tech)?

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Inflation higher than expected. Buckle up for a solid hike. Likely >.50

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Getting to the 3rd round of interviews for PM positions at tech firms, just having trouble finally converting. Anyone able to help/refer? It is quite frustrating as I've been trying for most of this year, I even applied to a bunch of T15/M7 MBA programs to break into PM work and am considering going.

Bs/Ms engineering, T10 engineering school in electrical engineering. Worked in R&D engineering and tech sales 4 YOE

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Is the exit opportunity as good as advertised? I remember my old college recruiting events always glamorized on the skip level exit opportunities when you jump to industry. I'm curious how true that actually is?

Can anyone help me with the interview questions for marketing analyst at Agoda Bangkok. ?

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Let's say you work remotely full time in private/group practice. Mental health or Wellness.
What's your maximum client load for a week? 20? 30? ... 10?

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What are some good extracurriculars to put on your MBA application? If not specific activities, what are characteristics that schools look for in your extracurriculars?

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At what point do you ask for a Team Assistant
(another entry level assistant to help with supporting the team, so you can focus on the leader) ?

At the moment I am ok, but I feel like I could do more for my two General Managers if I didn’t have to general office and staff management like onboarding.

The teams are: 1 General Manager is a team of 23 people all based in the same state. The other is a team of 40 people (75% based in same state, 25% based in another state.

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How is ZS RWD department?

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How does it logistically work to sell your primary residence and try to buy a new one? As in, how do I deal with my mortgage and getting a new mortgage financed? Do I have to sell the old home and then buy new home? I would worry about buying the new house while not yet having unloaded the old house (plus unsure how the bank would give me the new mortgage). We have excellent credit but still a ways to go to payoff current home. Advice on how it works is appreciated!

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Hi fishes,
I have an offer from CTS and LTI.
Which one will be better in terms of opportunities and growth for 7 YOE professional?

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Anyone made the switch from tax to HR? What was your experience and how did you go about transitioning?

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I just had a tough week. Got on the A train in manhattan and I was supposed to drop off two stations later. Woke up in rockaway.

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How long does it take to get your bearings in FDD?

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Newly diagnosed & medicated and new to consulting.
I’m great with clients but getting bad evaluations because I’m slow to produce work and don’t take time to communicate status.
I’m trying really hard but I keep getting stuck in perfection loops and scared to share things before they’re perfect.

Did you struggle with this & find a way to improve? I’m terrified I’m going to get counseled out, but I love this job so much.

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anyone else taking strattera having sexual side effects? (ED,etc) just started taking it and wondering if that goes away after a bit or if it’s ongoing because no… just no.

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What do you hate the most about consulting? Not trying to be negative, just curious if others feel the same

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Do any other 🐠 fall within the inattentive subtype? Although we share a lot of the same symptoms as our hyperactive counterparts, I think there are some huge differences in diagnoses. If so... cont’d

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Addreell and sex drive
how do you balance focus and low libido?

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do you guys just...not know what you want?
so far my career has gone pretty well just spontaneously applying for things that have sounded interesting.

Now, my current company is very supportive and wants to help my career plan - problem is I have no plan because I don't know what I want to do, and I can't choose what I want to do because I don't know what I like. my stupid brain cannot form an opinion based on anything other than what I did that exact day.

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Hey all. I've always struggled w/ articulating/prioritizing my thoughts. Things make sense in my head, but as I speak I think, wow I'm gonna sound dumb, how can I change it! And now I'm stuck in the

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Any recommendations for support groups that have an active online community?

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Did I act irrationally here? I had an initial consultation with a therapist the other day to get a referral to a psychiatrist for BD + ADHD. I've called them to get the appointment set up but no response. So today, I found a new provider and was able to get an appointment booked directly with a psychiatrist next Wednesday.... Do I just tell the other provider I'm no longer interested?

Actions are probably bc of ADHD....🙃

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How did you get your SO to better understand ADHD? We’re getting married and he’s very patient and understands with me. Just wondering if there is a resource to help him understand that this is an executive function disorder and my brain is wired differently.

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I’ve fallen into more of an ADHD coaching rhythm with my therapist, but want to be able to address comorbidities/ADHD symptoms that are unrelated to my organization/planning skills (e.g. depressive episodes, social anxiety, impulsivity, etc.). Any tips on how to broach these conversation topics/steer the direction of the sessions?

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Has anybody been able to stay in consulting and get off adderall? Taken for about 6 years and finally off it since I haven’t been on a project in awhile but motivation still down 2 months in.. currently taking caffeine pills w/ l theanine and l tyrosine supps occasionally and b vitamins

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Does anyone take meds after work and/or on weekends ONLY?

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Was on adderall throughout college, but didn’t like how my body responded to it. After joining the workforce full-time, I think I need to start medication again. Any softer meds that work for you?

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Anyone had sexual performance issues on generic adderal (dextroamphetamine) that made a switch to something else and didn’t have those issues? I only take my meds 2-3 times a week to avoid the lethargy, but by that second or third time in a week I have issues.

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What are some non stimulant adhd meds? Anyone ever heard of Strattera?

How effective have they been for your adhd?

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Does anyone else just have one day a week (Saturday for me) where they are just a full zombie and have to decompress and sleep from all of the burn out?

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Anyone here tried Strattera?

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Anyone combine ADHD meds with Nootropics? I do a lot of work in the startup/VC community and it seems everyone in that world is obsessed with nootropics. They have private message boards, meetups, etc., just to discuss the topic. I know at least a half dozen companies that have very active Slack channels on the topic where everyone from the CEO on down debates various cocktails, programs, brands.

Am I missing something? Last I read the research was VERY inconclusive.

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I'd love to create a sticky post here where we can share what technology tools we use to do our job better as Adhd consultants.
I've posted a tool - please consider using a similar format so it's consistent and easy to follow.

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