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Do they just think about the same fuckin' thing forever?
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So I just got done reading up on this book and ordered a copy. Thanks, I might also grab the audiobook since I sometimes have problems focusing on reading, and listening to a book is the only way I can finish it.
Funnily enough the boss is extremely open to new ideas and recognizes that I'm ready to move on. He's already told me that he's petitioning for extra budget now that we have surplus money company wide so that he can move me and two others up into low level management in project management roles. As he said the project management title will be fluid since each of you will be doing wildly different things based on your strengths.
I'm down for it since the majority of the things he says he wants to assign me are things I want to do. Sure there's a few things I'm not crazy about, but they aren't anywhere near deal breakers.
Awesome. I've been feeding the ebook into a text to speech reader. It's been working for me.
I'm glad to hear you have a boss that's open to your mode of thinking. Good luck and I wish you well!
Text to speech is a good idea but it would have to be natural sounding, I find the typical ones are robotic sounding and distracting, for me at least.
Yeah he's a good guy, we actually graduated together but were just casual acquaintances at that time. A few years back I was covering a holiday and it was just the two of us, nothing going on so we sat at my desk and started talking about highschool, after a while we got to talking about what we saw as the future of the department (he had just been promoted to head the department) and we found out we shared a bunch of ideas. He's never said anything but I wouldn't be surprised if he's had to slow roll my promotion because of the highschool ties.
Check out elevenlabs. They used to do a reader I liked, Omnivore. It's pretty natural sounding. As of now, it's free, but I like it.
Glad you two clicked. It's nice knowing someone out there has similar ideas and a different way of solving problems.
I tried to get an ADHD diagnosis a year ago. The practitioner basically said no but it was hard for her because I was so on the line. But when I hear the litany of behaviors by a subset of people with ADHD, it can bring me to tears because it's nice to see I'm not the only one.
PM work can be fun for sure.
I actually recently checked out elevenlabs, the free tier seemed so limited it didn't seem like it would work, maybe I'll have to check them out again and dig a little deeper. Thanks for the suggestion.
Yeah I lucked out with him for sure. The guy he replaced was good, but still operated with an old school corporate mindset.
I got lucky with my diagnosis, my doctor also had ADHD and even though I still had to do the testing to be sure he basically diagnosed me on our first visit. He was also able to teach me how to manage my impulses and channel the energy into projects I can get passionate about. If you are right on the edge I'd seek a second opinion, I'm not knocking the previous doctor but a different one might pick up on something that would put you over the threshold.
If nothing else research coping strategies on your own. Check out this ADHD life, I connected with him years ago through comedy podcast we both listened to and he's got some great resources.
Believe it or not, that was my first impression as well. I really didn't use it because it seemed like it would end up costing me money. But about a month ago, they sent out a survey asking why I wasn't using it. I suspect we werent the only ones not giving it a shake. I didn't do the survey, but it reminded me to give it a try. Throwing this book in there has been great and the free AI voices have a nice flow for the most part.
Much more than the diagnosis, I've been more interested in the coping techniques. I don't think my manifestation is so bad that I need medication, though I was sincerely curious if it would change things for the better. I might try for a second opinion. The practitioner even gave a reference for someone who died more comprehensive testing, but she doesn't take insurance. So I'm waffling a bit.
I'll check out this ADHD life. I feel like it's been mentioned in other communities, but honestly can't remember.
Cheers!
Yeah I'm definitely going to have to take a second look at that, I may soon have to read a bunch of government rules and regulations documents if I get a promotion I'm shooting for, and being able to have that read them to me would be a huge help.
The only reason I would say you should still try for a diagnosis is that it would allow you to request minor accommodations to help you at work. My supervisor knows about my diagnosis and knows that I'm going to show inactive from time to time because I've taken a break to rest my brain by goofing off on my phone. She also knows that I'm still at my computer and ready to take a call if one comes in during that time. I admit I got lucky with my boss, and not every employer will allow that kind of thing, but it's worth a shot, my boss saw how my productivity stayed up when I took small breaks vs. when I didn't, so that helped. If you have a good relationship with your boss then maybe research work place coping techniques and develop a plan for how to use them. Then go to your boss and explain that while you did not get diagnosed you were right on the edge and you want to try these techniques to help you improve your productivity.
Yeah this ADHD life is good, I haven't been through the site in a few years but I doubt it's gotten worse since my last time there and it was already recommendation worthy back then. Honestly I bet you could find a bunch of coping techniques right on the site.
Side note, if you do get diagnosed and the doctor mentions neurofeedback do it if you can. My doctor took part in the trials for ADHD and I was one of the test subjects. After two years of training and testing I gained a ton of control, not 100% of course, but enough that I've never been prescribed medication.
Hey! Thanks for all this. I'm currently self employed so my boss is a bit of hard ass! J/k. It's good to know about the neurofeedback. If I get a second opinion, I'll keep it in mind.
I've realized that I have certain times of day I'm more productive and know how long I can work during each session. I'm good for about 1.5 hours three to four times a day with 45 minute breaks between. But more coping techniques and formally investigating it with community knowledge would be great for me.
Not a problem, hope it helps. I've been there, I spent 12 1/2 years self-employed, my boss was such an ass I had to threaten to unionize to get any change. Yeah definitely look into neurofeedback if you get the chance, it can really help. Just a heads up, I've seen apps that claim to do the same thing, their crap, it's just a placebo that you get a subscription for.
We all have to find what works for us, and it looks like you've found your's. You can try experimenting with different times and different break methods, just make sure to pay attention to the outcome. Also being self-employed you won't have the benefit/burden of having a supervisor holding you accountable, so I would suggest logging your times, you may think something is working but once you write it out and see a pattern you can see if it really is or not..... I totally haven't fallen into this trap and am totally not speaking from experience....lol.
Always willing to help where I can, if you want to message me feel free. If I can help I will, I may be slow to respond though, life and all.