Just had my annual review, and guess what came up again? Attention to detail. No matter how hard I try, I always seem to miss something, and it’s disheartening to see it highlighted as a flaw rather than a difference in how my brain works. I wish performance reviews took neurodiversity into account instead of penalizing us for things that aren’t easily ‘fixed.’ I bring creativity, problem-solving, and big-picture thinking to the table—why isn’t that weighted just as heavily? Has anyone successfully advocated for a more ADHD-friendly review process?

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If I am being honest I think that has come up in every review I have ever had. I really try to work on it but it never really changes, I am the queen of missing small things. No matter how many times I review and double check for accuracy I still miss something.

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