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by elcritch
3546 days ago
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Open offices are a fun time, right? lol, that meta-distraction from other's distraction is entertaining in a metaphysical sense. ;) I find that semi-quiet large workplaces are the most difficult for my ADHD brain. If there are people working near me on similar problems I have to share with them otherwise it's extremely distracting for me as I can't as naturally filter out what they're doing, like getting coffee or being distracted themselves. It actually feels rude. For me it's like I don't have as much of a "middle ground" like most people. Either I'm social engaged with people around me and tossing ideas around, or I'm super-focused and completely absorbed in work to the point of completely ignoring coworkers (which again doesn't go over well). Medication helps bring that filtering function from a step-function to more of a smooth "sigmoid" function. It's more for other people though than myself. Making usage of those distracted times by communicating necessary details or help arrange effective sharing across projects helps a lot too. That "distractibility" can be a boon at times if honed. Still I like to put focused project work at night when others aren't around, but that's hard to maintain. |
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I don't have much middle ground either, and knowing I depend on external factors for motivation is why I like small groups. The peer pressure of 3 others having a quiet productive hour is assistive. The natural rhythm of breaks gives plenty of chances to ask the nagging question about the API you're writing etc. Meds mean I can be productive in that, not pick up every distraction, and I'm not depending on locking myself away behind headphones and tunnel focus on screen. I could be wrong, but it feels most productive for everyone.
I've found the distractability, and lack of patience with interests a huge help over the years, so long as I don't get carried away. Ended up collecting a bit of knowledge of a ridiculous range of fields and IT sub-niches. Lost count of the times it's helped me see the big picture, or the question no one else knew to ask. The downside is I've probably had more hobbies and interests - for a month or two - than everyone else in the office put together. :) Yep, for when you need to just produce, when the world and phones are quiet, nights are excellent.