Q&A: What are common challenges adults with ADHD face at work?
One of the most common patterns I see in adults with ADHD shows up in three key areas.
The first is time. Highly capable people often struggle not because they lack skill, but because time slips away from them. I’ve worked with lawyers who are excellent at their jobs but risk being fired because they can’t consistently track or bill their time. I’ve seen nurses spend all their energy caring for patients, only to have no time left to complete their notes. Others find themselves unintentionally losing the entire workday and then spending their evenings and personal time trying to catch up. The issue isn’t effort—it’s how time is perceived, managed, and experienced.
