Things we would say during performance reviews.
If we were honest 🤫
ADHD edition.
🏢Manager: You exceeded expectations this year.
✨ADHDer: Thanks, I cried in the car park 7 times.
🏢Manager: Your problem-solving is exceptional.
✨ADHDer: Panick before milestones really helps.
🏢Manager: You're so well prepared for meetings.
✨ADHDer: I have 8 backup note systems.
I also forgot this meeting existed until 10 min ago.
🏢Manager: Your attention to detail is impressive.
✨ADHDer: I do believe career ending typos exist.
🏢Manager: You handle pressure so well.
✨ADHDer: Deadlines are the only thing that works.
🏢Manager: You're such a reliable team player.
✨ADHDer: I can't say no...
And helping others is productive procrastination.
🏢Manager: How do you manage your time so well?
✨ADHDer: I do 90% of the work b/n 11pm and 3am.
🏢Manager: Your work quality is consistently high.
✨ADHDer: I spend all my free time in burnout recovery.
🏢Manager: Keep up the great work!
✨ADHDer: I don't know how.
Honestly. I've got no idea how.
🤭 Any of that sounds familiar?