Managing Emotions During the ADHD Job Hunt with Dr. Doug Herr Part II
This week, Dr. Doug is back to talk about managing the emotional blocks of the job hunt when the circumstances aren’t so rosy.
Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast · Nikki Kinzer, Pete Wright, Doug Herr
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Show Notes
We started the conversation last week with our guest, Dr. Doug Herr, with the assumption that you’re not working by some level of choice. But what if you’ve been fired, or your contract hasn’t been renewed, or you’re feeling trapped by evaluations that seem to be targeting your ADHD?
This week, Dr. Doug is back to talk about managing the emotional blocks of the job hunt when the circumstances aren’t so rosy.
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- (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast
- (01:26) - Support the show! Patreon.com/theadhdpodcast
- (02:39) - The darker side of the job hunt
- (05:59) - Medication
- (07:59) - Anyone can get fired.
- (12:05) - The reason you're not working is more complex than you think
- (14:43) - Welcome to the club of ADHD — No one is perfect
- (17:12) - Finding the right role models
- (19:54) - Acceptance
- (23:54) - Attitude
- (27:08) - Energy Regulation
- (30:32) - Is there a mourning period in the job hunt?
- (35:01) - Interviewing future employers