Quit It! The 10 Worst Jobs for Restless Minds and Creative Spirits

Tedious, repetitive work is like Kryptonite for ADHD brains. Throw in some senseless deadlines, mindless filing, and persistent distractions, and you've got a living, breathing "Office Space." 10 jobs to avoid at all costs.

The. Worst. Ever.

Adults with ADHD excel at many things. Tedious, repetitive organizational tasks just aren't among them. When we asked ADDitude readers to share the most toxic job attributes for ADHD adults, here is what they said: 
  • ( 39% ) Please, don't give me repetitive, mindless work!
  • ( 18% ) One that requires me to stick to strict deadlines and consistent schedules.
  • ( 14% ) An office, or other job that keeps me isolated is the worst.
  • ( 12% ) If e-mailing and paperwork are heavy components, I get overwhelmed.
  • ( 11% ) Are numbers involved? If it involves math, count me out!
  • ( 5% ) Any career that relies heavily on strong reading, writing, or speaking skills. 
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