Yesterday, I posted a link to an article written by Molly who indicated she was okay with revealing she has ADHD on her blog pages, etc. Is this a good strategy? I mean, what about employers seeking information about you before deciding whether or not to hire you. Would they want to hire the ADHD person if they have the biased opinion that you could be considered "lazy" and "disorganized". I think this is a double-edged sword. One one hand, you have to embrace who you are and be okay with that person and on the other hand, perception is a powerful tool that can be used for and against someone.
I admire Molly for forging ahead, no matter what! It takes courage and perseverance to live with who you really are and she didn't let anyone else's opinion stop her. It may cost her the odd job but with the prevalence of ADHD and the information out on the internet about it, I don't think it will be a problem for anyone if they stay on task and do what they should with regard to their jobs.
I admire Molly for forging ahead, no matter what! It takes courage and perseverance to live with who you really are and she didn't let anyone else's opinion stop her. It may cost her the odd job but with the prevalence of ADHD and the information out on the internet about it, I don't think it will be a problem for anyone if they stay on task and do what they should with regard to their jobs.
