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by rovr138 1295 days ago
As someone with ADHD, find a job that works for you.

For me, the way teams are structured where I worked there where 2 sides, build and support.

Build focuses on new builds. One project, until it's launched. That didn't work for me.

Support is projects that are already launched that need new things built out, maintenance, etc.

New builds is usually backend dev, front end and one that can do a bit of both. Support usually has a dev per 5 clients.

I loved being in the support side and floating to new build as needed for my expertise. While most other teams have a dev per 5 clients, I was able to automate parts of the maintenance and by myself I handled 35 clients.

I worked with the leadership at the company. I was able to create my own department afterwards. I had the ears of everyone.

With 35 clients, I was switching all the time. Priorities shift. Goals shift. It was great for my ADHD brain. Blast some fast paced music and start my day.

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Find what works for you. Do you need to switch it up often? Do you need things written out and longer projects? How does your ADHD brain work?