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  • krazeekidz3
    Technician
    • Jan 2010
    • 48
    #1

    [People] ADHD anyone?

    I have read in numerous magazines and such that the perfect job for someone with ADHD, or just plain old ADD, is a Field Service Technician job. As a matter of fact, now that I think about it, I can remember quite a few coworkers in this industry that fit the "ADD profile" to a TEE! (Now I'm not saying that I don't fit that profile myself!)
    I'm just curious.
    How many think they may have ADD or ADHD?
    Has anyone actually been diagnosed?
    Is this too personal? If so, I'm sorry. Maybe I just need some reassurance that I'm not alone!!!
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    • blackcat4866
      Master Of The Obvious

      Site Contributor
      10,000+ Posts
      • Jul 2007
      • 23009
      #2
      Re: ADHD anyone?

      Only three of symptoms. According to the website you need six symptoms to qualify.

      I'll see what I can do. =^..^=
      If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
      1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
      2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
      3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
      4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
      5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

      blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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        • ZOOTECH
          Senior member of CRS

          Site Contributor
          2,500+ Posts
          • Jul 2007
          • 3375
          #3
          Re: ADHD anyone?

          I didn't see a link to see if I qualify; I'm sure I have some kind of compulsive disorder - look at my signature. Attention to detail is paramount, and if you can't concentrate on what you're doing, you will make mistakes.
          "You can't trust your eyes, if your mind is out of focus" --

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            • blackcat4866
              Master Of The Obvious

              Site Contributor
              10,000+ Posts
              • Jul 2007
              • 23009
              #4
              Re: ADHD anyone?

              This is where I read:
              ADHD Information | Understanding Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

              This is not an endorsement for any sort of drug. =^..^=
              If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
              1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
              2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
              3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
              4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
              5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

              blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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                • atwageman
                  Trusted Tech

                  Site Contributor
                  100+ Posts
                  • Jun 2007
                  • 124
                  #5
                  Re: ADHD anyone?

                  I remember having a attention disorder one time briefly as a child. Old man took a belt to my ass. That got my attention, therefore I got my mind right.

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                    • prntrfxr
                      Service Manager

                      1,000+ Posts
                      • Apr 2008
                      • 1622
                      #6
                      Re: ADHD anyone?

                      I agree with Blackcat, these things make it impossible to be a technician:

                      Careless mistakes/lack of attention to details
                      Lack of sustained attention
                      Poor listener
                      Failure to follow through on tasks
                      Poor organization
                      Avoiding tasks requiring sustained mental effort
                      Losing things
                      Easily distracted
                      Forgetful in daily activities

                      Well,...with the exception of losing things. I am forever, dropping screws, clips, springs, and etc... That's why I carry a small box of extras. I am sure the person who said that either has had bad techs working on their stuff or has it in for us.
                      Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Coke in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO-HOO, what a ride!".

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                        • TheOwl
                          Service Manager

                          Site Contributor
                          1,000+ Posts
                          • Nov 2008
                          • 1732
                          #7
                          Re: ADHD anyone?

                          ADHD, Attention deficit... LET'S GO RIDE BIKES!!!!
                          Please don't ask me for firmware or service manuals as refusal often offends.

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                            • nmfaxman
                              Service Manager

                              Site Contributor
                              1,000+ Posts
                              • Feb 2008
                              • 1702
                              #8
                              Re: ADHD anyone?

                              Originally posted by atwageman
                              I remember having a attention disorder one time briefly as a child. Old man took a belt to my ass. That got my attention, therefore I got my mind right.
                              My Dad slapped me on the back of the head and yelled "Pay Attention Dammit".
                              Problem solved.
                              Why do they call it common sense?

                              If it were common, wouldn't everyone have it?

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                                • mojorolla
                                  The Wolf

                                  2,500+ Posts
                                  • Jan 2010
                                  • 2627
                                  #9
                                  Re: ADHD anyone?

                                  Originally posted by prntrfxr
                                  I agree with Blackcat, these things make it impossible to be a technician:

                                  Careless mistakes/lack of attention to details
                                  Lack of sustained attention
                                  Poor listener
                                  Failure to follow through on tasks
                                  Poor organization
                                  Avoiding tasks requiring sustained mental effort
                                  Losing things
                                  Easily distracted
                                  Forgetful in daily activities
                                  This sounds more like a management position to me.

                                  In my personal opinion, atwageman and nmfaxman said it best; nothing a swift kick in the ass can't cure. This is fabricated BS to sell more pharmaceuticals. Penis is broken, pill for that. Hair falling out, pill for that. Funny colored finger nail cuticles, pill for that. Lack of eyelashes, pill for that. Can't pay attention, we have a pill AND a name for that.
                                  Back in the day, this was called speed and it was illegal.
                                  Now it is called Adderall or Ritalin and is not only legal, but marketed and advertised heavily.


                                  Failing to plan is planning to fail!!!

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                                    • Shadow1
                                      Service Manager

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                                      1,000+ Posts
                                      • Sep 2008
                                      • 1642
                                      #10
                                      Re: ADHD anyone?

                                      Well, it's been nice chatting with you, time for bed
                                      One sheep
                                      Two sheep
                                      Cow
                                      Duck
                                      Pig
                                      Old McDonald had a farm
                                      Hey Macarena!
                                      73 DE W5SSJ

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                                        • Akitu
                                          Legendary Frost Spec Tech

                                          Site Contributor
                                          2,500+ Posts
                                          • Oct 2010
                                          • 2595
                                          #11
                                          Re: ADHD anyone?

                                          Originally posted by prntrfxr
                                          I agree with Blackcat, these things make it impossible to be a technician:

                                          Careless mistakes/lack of attention to details
                                          Lack of sustained attention
                                          Poor listener
                                          Failure to follow through on tasks
                                          Poor organization
                                          Avoiding tasks requiring sustained mental effort
                                          Losing things
                                          Easily distracted
                                          Forgetful in daily activities

                                          Well,...with the exception of losing things. I am forever, dropping screws, clips, springs, and etc... That's why I carry a small box of extras. I am sure the person who said that either has had bad techs working on their stuff or has it in for us.
                                          Know what's worse than realizing you exhibit a lot of these symptoms routinely? Having the obsessive compulsive kick in and thinking you need to work harder to exhibit the other ones.
                                          Cthulhu for president! Why settle for the lesser evil?

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                                            • kyrenecopy
                                              Trusted Tech

                                              100+ Posts
                                              • Apr 2012
                                              • 205
                                              #12
                                              Re: ADHD anyone?

                                              Originally posted by Shadow1
                                              Well, it's been nice chatting with you, time for bed
                                              One sheep
                                              Two sheep
                                              Cow
                                              Duck
                                              Pig
                                              Old McDonald had a farm
                                              Hey Macarena!
                                              Squirrel!
                                              Testing 1-2-3, testing, testing. Is this thing on?

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                                                • Shadow1
                                                  Service Manager

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                                                  1,000+ Posts
                                                  • Sep 2008
                                                  • 1642
                                                  #13
                                                  Re: ADHD anyone?

                                                  Originally posted by Akitu
                                                  Know what's worse than realizing you exhibit a lot of these symptoms routinely? Having the obsessive compulsive kick in and thinking you need to work harder to exhibit the other ones.
                                                  OMG... LOL!

                                                  ...and I am SOOooo... guilty.
                                                  73 DE W5SSJ

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